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Manuscripts and Special… Experiences!

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Student Hannah Gregg describes her recent placement at Manuscripts and Special Collections, cataloguing German newspaper clippings.
Date:
01/05/2025

Life in 19th century Ethiopia

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One of the most famous 19th-century travellers who makes an appearance in our collection is Mansfield Parkyns (1823-1894). Parkyns, a younger son of Sir Thomas Parkyns of Bunny Hall, Nottinghamshire, decided to leave England abruptly aged 19 in 1842 without making his family aware of his plans, or keeping them updated regarding his whereabouts...
Date:
01/05/2025

On the Land

Date:
01/05/2025

Replica Iron Age chariot goes on display at University of Nottingham Museum

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A full-size replica chariot from the Iron Age has gone on display at the University of Nottingham Museum at Lakeside Arts, as part of the Life at an Iron Age Hillfort: Investigating Breedon Hill & Burrough Hill exhibition.
Date:
17/04/2025

Mature Students Summer School 2025

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Libraries and Wellbeing are hosting a programme of free activities for mature students focused on wellbeing, study skills and social events.
Date:
03/04/2025

Stunning slides saved from skip

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Here at Manuscripts and Special Collections, we hold many visually striking items, but an intriguing set of over 300 glass slides showing views of 19th century India stand out even against this tough competition...
Date:
02/04/2025
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