Hurd but not seen

HURD BUT NOT SEEN

the archive of Bishop Richard Hurd Unwrapped in

Partnership

Notes at the front of Warburton's Clarendon

page on Clarendon from Bishop Hurd’s commonplace book

Hurd’s personal collection of quotations, observations, political views and information on topics of interest.

books a rich source of material for understanding how an educated 18th century person thought.

BISHOP HURD’S COMMONPLACE BOOKS

WORKSHOP WITH STUDENTS

To expose the students to the material

To enhance research skills

To introduce students to the material culture of book

reading

and how it shapes contemporary culture

COMMONPLACE BOOKS

Gives evidence of literary fashions.

affected how men and women viewed

Themselves and their position in society.

WEBSITE DESIGN WITH DIGITAL ARTS STUDENTS

project was to fulfil an assessed assignment brief.

the amount of time, energy and input.

to accommodate the needs of the students and maintain good relationships.

with the academic staff.

SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE

Genealogical material.

Database of provenances and marginalia in printed books.

THE FUTURE

Volunteers and TraineeCompletion online catalogue access.

EMRGFunding - Digitisation of selected manuscripts.Exposure via International Conferences.