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• livre
• wimborne minster
• dorset
• mediaeval
• bibliotheque
• library
• buch
• chain
• book
• england
• bbliothek

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Chained library 


One of three surviving chained libraries in England. This one is in Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
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Tante Käthepro says:
What are the chains for??
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
Adam *pro replies:
To stop the books from beeing stolen. An archaic security measure!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
Tante Käthepro replies:
Archaic, but effective!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
feldmann says:
seem to be very precious !
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
nittygritty says:
You have to leave the leaves when you leave.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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