Speaker: Gillian Cane

Local resident and ex-Bodleian tour guide with a life-long love of history

This talk gives a real feel of the history of the Bodleian Library since it originally opened for business in 1488.  The talk is full of interesting anecdotes and fascinating personalities including royalty and pet lobsters!  As an ex-tour guide for the library, Gillian has unearthed some little-known facts to entertain us with.