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Ushaw Library is home to the archives and rare book collections of @ushawdurham, managed by @ushawdurham. Monthly tours take place, come see us!

Ushaw House & Gardens, Durham
Joined April 2015
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ASMR but with Big Library? How could you refuse ๐Ÿ‘‚ See @UshawLibrary on the first Friday of the month ๐Ÿ“š ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ushaw.org/whatson/discover-bโ€ฆ #ASMR #Library @Pugin_awn
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๐Ÿ“ฐ ๐‘ฉ๐’Š๐’ˆ ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’“๐’‚๐’“๐’š is in @thetimes today as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of the stunning space ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿ“ท: James Glossop / The Times and The Sunday Times #Library #Books @UshawLibrary @ThisisDurham
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Donโ€™t miss the chance to explore the magnificent space through self-guided discovery. ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sun 19 & Mon 20 April, 10am - ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Booking essential: ushaw.org/whatson/discover-bโ€ฆ #LibraryMagic #Library #Books @UshawLibrary
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Inside a Discover Big Library Day ๐Ÿ“š See it for yourself on Sun 19 & Mon 20 April: ushaw.org/whatson/discover-bโ€ฆ @ThisisDurham
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Witness more books, more space, more stories and experience Ushawโ€™s Big Library this March & April ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿ“† Sun 8 & Mon 9 March | Sun 19 & Mon 20 April 2026 ๐ŸŽซ ushaw.org/whatson/discover-bโ€ฆ #Library #Books #Book @thisisdurham
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Ushawโ€™s Big Library houses over 50,000 volumes, including unique early manuscripts and rare first editions ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sun 8 & Mon 9 March | Sun 19 & Mon 20 April 2026 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ushaw.org/whatson/discover-bโ€ฆ #Library #Books #Book @ThisisDurham
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In our latest Big Library open weekend, weโ€™re putting the spotlight on our incredible literature collection, featuring works from J.R.R. Tolkien and the Romantic poets Byron and Shelley. โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ“š ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Booking essential: ushaw.org/whatson/discover-bโ€ฆ @ThisisDurham
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Described by historian Eamon Duffy as โ€œunquestionably the most important Catholic library in Britainโ€œ, this is your chance to explore Big Library. ๐Ÿ“† Thurs 29 & Fri 29 January ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ushaw.org/whatson/discover-bโ€ฆ #Books #Library @ThisisDurham
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join Ushaw Librarian, Mathew Watson at The Conversation Room on 14 January. Mathew will offer an exclusive insight into some of the most compelling and significant publications housed within Ushawโ€™s immensely important library collection. Discover more: ushaw.org/whatson/the-converโ€ฆ
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Thereโ€™s limited tickets left to see the stunning ๐‘ฉ๐’Š๐’ˆ ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’“๐’‚๐’“๐’š tomorrow and Saturday ๐Ÿ“š Book your place: ushaw.org/whatson/discover-bโ€ฆโ€จโ€จ#Library #Books #Bookstagram @ThisisDurham
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Following the incredible response to our August opening, weโ€™re delighted to announce that Ushawโ€™s Big Library will open its doors once again, this time across two days: Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November ๐Ÿ“š Book for this weekend : ushaw.org/whatson/discover-bโ€ฆ @ThisisDurham
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Looking for a last minute thing to do tomorrow? Enjoy special access to the magnificent Big Library, a breathtaking space designed by Joseph Hansom ๐Ÿ“š Discover more: ushaw.org/whatson/a-library-โ€ฆ
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Your chance for a curated viewing of up to 20 fascinating books and archival treasures in @UshawLibrary awaits. ๐Ÿ“… Fri 10 & Sat 18 October ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ushaw.org/whatson/a-library-โ€ฆ #BigLibrary #HiddenGems #Library #Bookstagram
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A ๐’ƒ๐’๐’๐’Œ๐’๐’๐’—๐’†๐’“'๐’” haven. For one day only, the Big Library โ€“ one of the North Eastโ€™s most significant hidden literary spaces โ€“ will open its doors to the public. ๐Ÿ“… Saturday 9 August, 10am - 3:30pm ๐ŸŽซ ushaw.org/whatson/festival-oโ€ฆ @ThisisDurham @UshawLibrary @CultureCounty
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๐Ÿ“š Get ready for a magical day of stories, imagination and creativity at @ushawdurhamโ€™s Festival of Books - Saturday 9 August. Step into a world of wonder with live performances, creative crafts, activities, inspiring workshops and more! lnk.bio/s/33ea8 #lovedurham
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Step into history, one page at a time as on Saturday 9 August, for the first time in Ushawโ€™s history, the doors to our magnificent Big Library will be open to the public ๐Ÿ“š Discover more: ushaw.org/whatson/festival-oโ€ฆ #Library #Books @ThisisDurham @Historic_Houses @UshawLibrary
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โœจ Just Announced: Discover the Big Library at Ushaw! As part of our Festival of Books day on Saturday 9 August 2025, enjoy a rare and exclusive opportunity to explore our stunning Big Library โ€“ for one day only. Find out more at: ushaw.org/whatson/festival-oโ€ฆ #Durham #Books
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We're delighted to receive funding from MD North to support vital conservation work in @UshawLibrary. With their help, we welcomed conservator Gloria Conti ๐Ÿ“š Take a look behind the scenes in our video showing the work that is going into this project. #Books @Historic_Houses
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Did you know? Ushawโ€™s vast collection of books spans theology, philosophy, art, and history, with some rare volumes dating back centuries! ๐Ÿ“–
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