Above, my photos.
For the moment, I will go back to Dublin. My daughter, before we even left the States, suggested the importance for her of visiting Trinity College in Dublin. It houses one of the oldest books [manuscript] in the world...the Book of Kells [manuscript of the four gospels of the Christian New Testament,] ...Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The Book was written around 800 A. D., and scholars estimate that it took seventy-five years to complete. The book was hand-written and painted on pages of vellum, which is calf-skin that has been tanned to paper thinness. The book, as it has survived, has 680 pages. The crowds of visitors when we arrived there were huge. And, they were allowing only a few at a time to enter. The three of us waited a while, and at last, our turn came. BUT!! The number chosen allowed only ONE of us to enter the library [Like the library of Congress in Washington D.C. this building houses all books printed in Ireland's history - a guesstimation of 6 million+] Anyway, Irene was 'the one' to enter since she really wanted to see with her own eyes. My sister and I sat a while in the library's park and eventually walked to the gift shop on the grounds of the College. I had purchased a small book explaining several interesting facts/alumni*/history etc. on the college! This was my spenditure at the gift shop, and Irene purchased three books on the Book of Kells inside the library [one for each of us since we 'allowed' her to be the one to enter].
These photos below are not mine. I found them online since photography was not allowed inside the premises.
Read more:
Book of Kells
In the illustrious art, Matthew is the Man, Mark is the Lion, Luke is the Calf, and John is the Eagle. See images here
In the illustrious art, Matthew is the Man, Mark is the Lion, Luke is the Calf, and John is the Eagle. See images here
Wow, so you got to see it? Was it opened up and behind glass? Do you know who wrote it? F.Y.I. Home Goods is full of witches.They sell out like crazy.
ReplyDeleteGinny...you didn't read correctly. No, I didn't see it!! Just Irene. And yes our home goods are putting out Halloween. I bought a couple of gnomes and witches already!!
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ReplyDeleteThe library images are beautiful. I am glad your daughter was 'the one' to enter the library.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.
Me too since she is quite religious!!
DeleteAnni, both the exterior AND interior of the library are just gorgeous! I love history and historical buildings because you can actually FEEL their past when you look at them (even through photos). I love that spiral staircase!
ReplyDeleteAnd WOW, what an alumni!!!
Thanks so much for sharing, my friend. Once again, ENJOYED!
I fell in love with that staircase too Ron
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ReplyDeleteOh the things I learned today. If I had heard of the Book of Kells I forgot.
The inside is beautiful...the spiral staircase almost looks like lace
Hugs Cecilia
PS yay for you working in the yard in the horrid heat.
Bud and I only work early ...then, fo me, it takes the whole day to recouperate
DeleteWasn't really aware of what the Book of Kells was but now I really would love to see it. Sorry you didn't get to but glad Irene did.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad she got to see it too!! She is very religious!!
DeleteAll of this is way beyond my educational level but I sure do love seeing the images of the books and beautiful staircase. I have learned more about Ireland and its treasures today.
ReplyDelete...and that IS a treasure for the world!!!
DeleteOh WOW what a wonderful place to visit. I would love to see the Book of Kells!!!
ReplyDeleteNot the same as in person, but do a Google search
DeleteHow wonderful for her!!!!!! And sweet of you 2...
ReplyDeleteIt must be amazing to be inside such a marvelous place. You must feel the history....
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I'm sure it was a dream come true for Irene.
DeleteBoy, my ignorance really shows. I never heard of the Book of Kells... Fascinating and what an amazing thing to actually see. Sorry you didn't get to view it !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a trip. I'm so glad you got to do it.
Sue
I'm okay with not seeing it. Disappointed, but never to lose sleep over it.
Deletehttps://www.medievalists.net/2015/12/10-beautiful-images-from-the-book-of-kells/
DeleteGreat photos Anni! I have heard of the Book of Kells but had forgotten its history. I enjoyed reading your post. Thanks so much! I love the old world feel of these places. Truly magnificent!
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DeleteAbsolutely and incredibly amazing! I could almost smell the books. And that staircase!!! Swoon! How long did they allow Irene inside?? I bet they weren't allowed to touch the books? (Obviously not The Book of Kells, duh)... That would be almost torture. ~Robin~ (TheCrankyCrow)
ReplyDeleteShe was inside about an hour, maybe longer. Students have use of the books I believe. Will have to search if there is access.
Deletehttps://www.trincoll.edu/lits/materials-research/borrowing-requesting/
DeleteOh what a magnificent place! I really am getting quite an education here, and I am enjoying it immensely.
ReplyDeleteThat's great, Mary!
DeleteDublin is such a beautiful city. Thank you for this interesting and educational post.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It is beautiful!!
DeleteI missed this yesterday, darned old feedly on the blink, yesterday and today. these photos are amazing, all those books are just mindblowing, even in the photos, I can only imagine how it looks surrounded by them.
ReplyDeleteA bit intimidating!
DeleteThat was sweet, letting your daughter be the one to actually see the Book of Kells. I think if I ever got to see it I'd be overwhelmed.
ReplyDeleteOf the three of us, she deserved the tour!!
DeleteThat a lot of books.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Nothing compared to our library of Congress tho
DeleteWhat a fascinating place. Too bad only one of you was allowed to go in
ReplyDeleteSo be it. For me I was not THAT disappointed 😊
DeleteThank goodness your daughter suggested this stop and it turned out to be invaluable for her! Thankfully she kept you both in mind upon her return. :-)
ReplyDeleteShe's a treasure.
DeleteWow! That room with all of those books! And for Irene to see the book of Kells had to be amazing. I wish you could have seen it too.
ReplyDeleteThat's life.
DeleteLove your photos and the library is absolutely gorgeous! Sorry that I'm late. Feedly has been acting up. grrrrrrrr
ReplyDeleteI've heard a lot of feedly users are having issues
DeleteWow! Seventy-five years to complete. I'm sorry you didn't get a chance to see it, but at least Irene did. I'm so glad you had a chance to make the trip.
ReplyDeleteJean, you misread....25, not75.
DeleteMy favorite pic in this post is the one of YOU!!!
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