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The Library of Trinity College Dublin is a large and extensive library that dates back to the establishment of the college by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592. The library is the largest in Ireland and contains a large collection of early manuscripts, including the internationally famous Book of Kells. A visit to the Book of Kells includes a visit to the Long Room, one of the most beautiful and impressive libraries and architectural spaces in the world. Harry Cory Wright's photographs of the Long Room are exquisitely designed and capture the richness of the architecture and collections of the library in a way that is both beautiful and informative. This book is perfect for anyone visiting Trinity College Dublin or anyone interested in the architecture and collections of a beautiful library.
The Library at Trinity College Dublin dates back to the establishment of the college by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592. The library is the largest in Ireland, containing more than 6.2 million volumes and an extensive collection of early manuscripts, including the internationally famous Book of Kells, which attracts around 1 million visitors annually from around the world. A visit to the Book of Kells includes a visit to the Long Room, the main chamber of the Old Library, and one of the most beautiful and impressive libraries and architectural spaces in the world. In this, the first of a new series called Pocket Photo Books, photographer Harry Cory Wright explores the richness of the architecture and collections of the Long Room, resulting in a book that brings the reader close to the sense of being there. With a brief introduction by Trinity's Librarian and College Archivist, Helen Shenton, about her own experience of the Long Room, this beautifully designed book of exquisite photographs will appeal to all visitors to Trinity College Dublin, and to anyone keen to explore in detail one of the most awe-inspiring libraries and architectural spaces in the world.
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