Explore animals, poetry, and culture in this cross-cultural display "Wings and Whiskers" curated by Zhenyu Xu at Trinity Hall Library. See the accompanying Libguide here: libguides.cam.ac.uk/trinityhall/...
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Just published: the first articles in Hall Histories: A Trinity Hall Journal! From medieval legal culture to manuscript fragments and Victorian sport - explore them all at: diamond-oa.lib.cam.ac.uk/communities/...
We’re delighted to introduce our latest student curator, Martha, who has put together a fascinating collection of books on Indigenous circumpolar poetics. Explore the display in our entrance hall, or dive deeper with the accompanying online guide: libguides.cam.ac.uk/trinityhall/...
Happy St George’s Day! Our copy of Robert Gaguin’s super francorum features this beautiful binding by John Reynard with a panel representing St. George and the Dragon.
📜 From mortuary roll to digital manuscript. A newly digitised medieval text gives us a rare glimpse into the life of William Bateman, founder of Trinity Hall — how he was remembered at death, and what that tells us about who he was in life. oldlibrarytrinityhall.wordpress.com/2026/04/22/f...
From Mortuary Roll to Digital Manuscript: The Life of William Bateman
Have you ever stopped to wonder what the medieval bishop William Bateman — the founder of Trinity Hall — was actually like as a person? Unlike many later figures, Bateman left behind no diary or pe…
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This image from our copy of Boethius' Consolations of Philosophy (MS 12) shows Jesus rising from his tomb. Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection and symbolizes hope, renewal, and new life.
Discover the hidden stories of the women who shaped Trinity Hall’s historic law collections with our latest blog post: “Women Behind the Law Books in Trinity Hall’s Old Library.” 👉 oldlibrarytrinityhall.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/w... #WomenInHistory #TrinityHall #OldLibrary #WomenInLaw
Women Behind the Law Books in Trinity Hall’s Old Library
To celebrate International Women’s Day this post explores some of the women printers whose imprint can be found inside books in the Old Library. They are present – sometimes only as initials…
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Happy World Book Day! Find our more about our latest student book curation project on Sikhi, which is now in the library: www.instagram.com/reel/DVgID5q...
To celebrate Valentine’s Day and Love Your Library Week, we’re repeating our much‑loved Blind Date with a Book! There's a diverse range of titles so their should be something for everyone. We’ve even added some sweet treats to make your date extra special!
Our first student curation project of the academic year is from Tiffany Apaa on "African Women in Literature". You can see the selected books on Tiffany's display in the Library entrance hall and in the accompanying LibGuide: libguides.cam.ac.uk/trinityhall/...
Books of the year in 2025 📖 Congratulations to Fellow Professor Clare Jackson, whose most recent publication, 'The Mirror of Great Britain', has been featured in The Financial Times, The Times and History Today, as one of the best history books of 2025.
We enjoyed welcoming members of Trinity Hall this week to explore one of Britain’s few remaining chained libraries. These visits are a special opportunity, as the Old Library does not have regular opening hours. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped bring this historic space to life!
We were delighted to welcome Ligia and Adam for a special visit to the Old Library on their wedding day! ❤️ Wishing them a lifetime of love, laughter, and library visits!
Call for Papers — "Hall Histories: A Trinity Hall Journal" is accepting submissions for our new scholarly journal! We're looking for original work that explores Trinity Hall’s history and material culture. 📩 Send your proposals or questions to: hallhistories@trinhall.cam.ac.uk
Congratulations to all our graduands! It was lovely to welcome over 200 visitors to the Old Library on their graduation day.
👑🦴 Poisoned Kings & Crook Backs? Dive into the world of 16th-century scandal, rumour, and royal reputation with our latest blog post! 📜✨ We’re taking a closer look Trinity Hall’s fascinating armorial manuscript: oldlibrarytrinityhall.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/p...
Poisoned Kings and Crook Backs: A Look Inside Trinity Hall’s 16th-Century Armorial Manuscript
Richard III by an unknown artist; oil on panel, late 16th century. NPG148 © National Portrait Gallery, London, together with his coat of arms Trinity Hall’s Old Library contains an armorial manuscr…
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Relaxing after your exams? Don't be Silly and forget to return all your library books! 🎓 Graduands! A quick reminder to return all library books by Tuesday 17th June. Avoid any last-minute stress before graduation—check your shelves and return your books on time! 📚✨
While we wait for the white smoke that signals the election of the new pope, why not read our latest blog post? It looks at a fascinating 18th century book in our collection: "The Life of Pope Sixtus the Fifth" by Gregorio Leti which describes the drama of the conclave!
Behind the Smoke: A Glimpse into a Papal Election from the Past As I write, the world awaits the moment when white smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel—a centuries-old signal that a new pope has been elected. The papal conclave remains one of the most secretive and ritualised…
Behind the Smoke: A Glimpse into a Papal Election from the Past
As I write, the world awaits the moment when white smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel—a centuries-old signal that a new pope has been elected. The papal conclave remains one of the most secretive and ritualised processes in the modern world, and recent popular portrayals, such as The Conclave, based on Robert Harris’ bestselling novel, have renewed public fascination with how the College of Cardinals chooses the next leader of the Catholic Church.
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Our final student curator is Saffron Willett (MPhil Korean Studies). Her project "Korea in Print" highlights Korea’s cultural rise, inspired by Han Kang’s Nobel win. Check out the book display and books in the library or online libguides.cam.ac.uk/trinityhall/... #StudentCurator #KoreanLiterature
Congratulations to Trinity Hall Architecture student Sam Elbahja on the publication of her first book of poetry, "Naked Pen" (New Generation Publishing, 2025). It will soon be available to borrow from the Jerwood 🎉
This image from an early 15th-century manuscript (Trinity Hall, MS12) depicts Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, a scene from the Christian tradition often celebrated on Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter).
Yaning Wu (a PhD student in public health and primary care) is our next student curator! Texts in her book display “Arts in health” may be of special interest to students of health and healthcare & anyone who is curious about improving their wellbeing using tools outside of traditional medical.
Ahead of last night’s incredible talk on the music virtuoso George Bridgtower (1778-1860) and his Cambridge connections, we welcomed the co-presenters and performers to the Old Library for a special visit! They explored our book of music sonatas once owned by Charles Hague (1769–1821)
The first Trinity Hall student curation project is now live in the Jerwood! We were lucky to have final-year Politics and Anthropology student, Jack (seen here with his display) 'The Blue Continent'. An accompanying webpage links to all the curated resources: libguides.cam.ac.uk/trinityhall/...
Happy World Book Day! Why not read some of the great books nominated by the Trinity Hall community?
The Old Library at Trinity Hall contains some of the oldest library furniture in Cambridge, dating to the 1580s. Each bookcase has a pair of lecterns, with a sloping shelf on which to read the book. Law Professor Campbell McLachlan is shown trying out one of the lecterns on his visit today.
We want to hear from you! Do you have a few minutes to complete our questionnaire about the Jerwood Library? You’ll also be in with a chance to win a £30 Amazon voucher! Check your email for the survey link, or scan the QR code on one of our posters. The closing date is Sunday 9th March
The votes are in and Trinity Hall's favourite book is Jane Austen's romantic classic 'Pride and Prejudice'. The runner-up is Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights'. Two modern contenders tied for third place: Ishiguro's 'Klara and the Sun' and Sally Rooney's 'Normal People'. #favouritebooks
What have these books all got in common? They were all nominated by members of Trinity Hall as a book they love. Voting has begun for the overall favourite, and the winning book will be announced on Friday!
