Untold Stories: The Hidden Lives of Books Exhibition

for 44 days, 7 hours
Carlisle Cathedral
The Abbey Carlisle, CA3 8TZ, United Kingdom
Discover the untold stories hidden within the layers of Carlisle Cathedral's historic book collection.

By looking at evidence extracted from books’ bindings, annotations, decoration and provenance, this exhibition reveals how they were used, traded, read and dispersed over hundreds of years.

This exhibition is a rare opportunity to explore Carlisle Cathedral's historic library.

When: 11 July - 24 August

Where: Fratry Hall, open daily from 9am – 4pm

Entry: Free

Carlisle Cathedral

Discover, experience and enjoy: over 900 years of extraordinary history; our famous starlight ceiling; our treasury exhibition; active family trails; an oasis of peace and prayer in the heart of the city with beautiful monastic gardens, award-winning café and unique gift shop.

There are fascinating stories of faith, hope and love to discover here. They point to God who is at work among us now and who welcomes all. Whether you are of this faith, another faith, or no faith at all, we look forward to welcoming you.

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Untold Stories: The Hidden Lives of Books Exhibition

for 44 days, 7 hours
Carlisle Cathedral
The Abbey Carlisle, CA3 8TZ, United Kingdom

Discover the untold stories hidden within the layers of Carlisle Cathedral's historic book collection.

By looking at evidence extracted from books’ bindings, annotations, decoration and provenance, this exhibition reveals how they were used, traded, read and dispersed over hundreds of years.

This exhibition is a rare opportunity to explore Carlisle Cathedral's historic library.

When: 11 July - 24 August

Where: Fratry Hall, open daily from 9am – 4pm

Entry: Free

Safeguarding

Carlisle Cathedral, the Cathedral Church for the Church of England in the Diocese of Carlisle, is committed to:

The care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with all children, young people and adults.
The safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults.
Being a safe and caring community that provides a loving environment where victims of abuse can report or disclose abuse and where they can find support and best practice that contributes to the prevention of abuse.

If you need to contact anyone about Safeguarding concerns at the Cathedral, please contact:

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Ms Joanna Van Lachterop

07458 016 884

Email [email protected]

or

The Cathedral’s Lay Safeguarding Lead is Julie Clayton. The Cathedral Lay Safeguarding Lead acts as a point of contact on Safeguarding matters at the Cathedral independent from the Cathedral Chapter or the Church of England.

Tel. 01228 548151

Email [email protected]

Day to day operational Safeguarding matters are overseen by The Chapter’s Safeguarding Lead, The Revd Canon Dr Benjamin Carter

Tel. 01228 479238

Email [email protected]

Please feel free to contact any of the above as soon as possible if you have any Safeguarding concerns. Also please don’t hesitate to contact them if you seek advice, guidance or further information relating to Safeguarding.

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