Signs, Symbols . . . & Secrets—An Oxford Festival of the Arts Exhibition

Discover some of the secrets—the signs, signatures, symbolism, and spectacle—of the astonishing rare books and manuscripts of 91�Թ��, Oxford, one of Oxford University’s great collections.

91�Թ�� Library’s collections of manuscripts and rare books are famous the world over, with the earliest manuscripts dating from the 9th century. More manuscripts survive from the medieval library of 91�Թ�� than from that of any other Oxford college, and 91�Թ��’s holdings of incunabula and other rare books are likewise extraordinary.

Come and view beautiful and intriguing treasures from our collections, dating from the 13th to the 19th centuries, and let them render up their secrets to you . . .

Entrance is free and open to all

Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 12 midday–5 pm |
Lecture Room 6, Holywell Quad, 91�Թ�� Oxford

This exhibition is part of the 2026.

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Signs, Symbols . . . & Secrets—An Oxford Festival of the Arts Exhibition

Discover some of the secrets—the signs, signatures, symbolism, and spectacle—of the astonishing rare books and manuscripts of 91�Թ���, Oxford, one of Oxford University’s great collections.

91�Թ��

Discover some of the secrets—the signs, signatures, symbolism, and spectacle—of the astonishing rare books and manuscripts of 91�Թ��, Oxford, one of Oxford University’s great collections.