The Harington bequest and Oakham Parish Library

for 7 hours
Oakham: All Saints
Church Street Oakham, LE15 6AA, United Kingdom

In 1615 Lady Anne Harington of Exton Hall made a bequest to All Saints Church including around 80 books, which formed the Oakham Parish Library, now held by Nottingham University. The exhibition will introduce Lady Anne and her family, her bequest and the library itself and will show examples of engravings and woodcuts from the books, together with illustrations of the Oakham Bible, currently held by Cambridge University
The exhibition can be viewed when the church is open. No charge, but donations appreciated.
Organised in association with the East Midlands Parish Libraries network, led by the University of Nottingham’s Manuscripts and Special Collections

Oakham: All Saints

All Saints Parish Church Oakham, situated right in the heart of the town, is the largest Church in England’s smallest county. It has a full range of worship and community activities on every day of the week. We work in partnership with the churches and ministers of the other nine churches in the Oakham Team Ministry. There are very good and fruitful relations with other Churches in the town.

We aim to be a welcoming Christian community and as the only Anglican church in the town we attract people from all traditions. We value our musical life and are committed to engaged preaching. Children are welcomed and encouraged at all our services. A range of home, fellowship and study groups are held in the Parish and across the Team.

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The Harington bequest and Oakham Parish Library

for 7 hours
Oakham: All Saints
Church Street Oakham, LE15 6AA, United Kingdom

In 1615 Lady Anne Harington of Exton Hall made a bequest to All Saints Church including around 80 books, which formed the Oakham Parish Library, now held by Nottingham University. The exhibition will introduce Lady Anne and her family, her bequest and the library itself and will show examples of engravings and woodcuts from the books, together with illustrations of the Oakham Bible, currently held by Cambridge University
The exhibition can be viewed when the church is open. No charge, but donations appreciated.
Organised in association with the East Midlands Parish Libraries network, led by the University of Nottingham’s Manuscripts and Special Collections

Safeguarding

All Saints, Oakham, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. Details and contact details for our Parish Safeguarding Officers can be found at http://oakhamteam.org.uk/welcome/safeguarding/. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) https://www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/safeguarding/ . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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