Hereford's Chained Library So valuable are the ancient illuminated volumes in the library of Hereford Cathedral, England, that they are chained to their shelves. This ancient Cathedral was ejected in 676 and was the tomb of Ethelbert, king of the East Angles, who was beheaded by Offa, king of the Mercians.

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Hereford's Chained Library So valuable are the ancient illuminated volumes in the library of Hereford Cathedral, England, that they are chained to their shelves. This ancient Cathedral was ejected in 676 and was the tomb of Ethelbert, king of the East Angles, who was beheaded by Offa, king of the Mercians.

Associated Press · [ca. June 1929]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

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