Library History
The
following is an edited, updated and illustrated
version of A Sketch of the Inner Temple Library by
Wallace Breem, Librarian and Keeper of Manuscripts 1965-1990.
17th Century
Includes: Paston letter of 1440; Sir Edward Coke; Library destroyed in
Great Fire 1666; Temple as it was in 1671; Library blown up in 1679
18th Century
Includes: Petyt MSS e.g. 12th century Macrobius, Lady Jane Grey letter
signed as Queen; 1709 new Library built; Joshua Blew appointed as
Librarian
19th Century
Includes: First printed classified catalogue 1806; increase in Library
accommodation; 1892 new catalogue prepared by typewriter
20th and 21st Century
Includes: Gift of 15th century manuscripts; Library destroyed by air
raids in 1941/42; new Library opens in 1958; catalogue of MSS 1972;
introduction of automation 1991 |
