From Chaucer to Chapbooks

Explore the evolution of education in St John’s historic Old Library. Medieval manuscripts, renaissance illustrations, eighteenth-century materia medica, and early children’s books tell the story of learning through the ages.

This free exhibition is open to the general public as part of the University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas. No booking required. Entry is via E staircase, Second Court. Please note that the Old Library is on the first floor and accessed by stairs. 

Opening times:

Saturday 26 October 11:00 to 16:00

Last entry 15:45.