Chained and Unchained
Libraries and bookshops
Last week I had the opportunity to visit a chained library. In the Hereford Cathedral. In Hereford, England. This unique and fascinating library holds books and manuscripts that date back to the 8th century.
Chaining books was widespread from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. It was an effective security system.
“Hereford’s Chained Library is the lar…
