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 18 th century person thought. BISHOP HURD’S COMMONPLACE BOOKS

WORKSHOP WITHSTUDENTS  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 Trainee  Completion online catalogue access. EMRG  Funding - Digitisation of selected manuscripts.  Exposure via International Conferences.