Books previously banished to Cambridge University Library Tower have been released for the public.
Previously the books had been kept in the tower as they were not considered useful or academic enough to be kept in the main library. As reading addicts we feel appalled books would be kept from people!
Ever since 1710 the library has been allowed a copy of all new published books- including some niche titles such as The Hobbit translated into Cornish. These books are now finally on show to the public.
A 17-storey tower contained a selection of the nearly one million books including first editions and some unusual tomes. First editions of Casino Royale and The Famous Five will be included along with niche subject like secret codes: Cupid’s Code (For the Transmission of Secret Messages by Means of the Language of Postage Stamps).
The exhibition Tall Tales: Secrets of the Tower opened on the 1st of May 2018.
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