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Then felt I like some watcher of the skies
When a new planet swims into his ken

John Keats, 1816

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The intention and purpose of The Sheppard-Worlock Library’s Archives & Special Collections is to collect, care for and make accessible archives, manuscripts, rare books and other unique and distinctive materials for the core function of supporting the work of the University in all its aspects and also provide a valuable resource for the wider scholarly community. Moreover, many of our collections represent a resource held in trust for the benefit of future generations.

Radcliffe MS.6 Book of Hours
Radcliffe B720
Nugent Archive NCA005 Homeless

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