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SUMMARY:A Manifesto\, or\, How to Build a Library\, by Ian Patterson
DESCRIPTION:The meeting was held in Saffron Walden Library on Wednesday 14th January at 7:30 pm\, when author Ian Patterson talked about his new publication\, Books: A Manifesto\, or\, How to Build a Library. This is a book about books and “the subversive power of reading and the strange\, enduring magic of books as objects”. \n“Ever since childhood books have been at the centre of Ian Patterson’s life\, as a poet\, teacher\, translator\, bookseller and collector. As he constructs the last of many libraries\, he makes an impassioned case for the radical importance of reading in our lives – from Proust to Jilly Cooper\, from golden age detective novels to avant-garde poetry.”
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/a-manifesto-or-how-to-build-a-library-by-ian-patterson/
LOCATION:Saffron Walden Library\, 2 King St\, Saffron Walden\, CB10 1ES
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T203000
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SUMMARY:The Magician and his Library: The Story of John Dee\, by Rachel Morris
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Morris talked about her new book\, The Year of the Wizard\, a lyrical and highly atmospheric history of Renaissance magic. It is also – by an act of historical imagination – an account of the lives of the wives\, daughters and servants of the Magicians; and because John Dee had a spectacular library it is also the story of a 16th century book lover and how he built a library in turbulent times. \nRachel grew up not far from Saffron Walden. “Prior to writing The Years of the Wizard I wrote The Museum Makers\, which is part cultural history of museums\, part memoir of my bohemian family. And prior to that I worked in the cultural sector\, running a museum-making company called Metaphor with my partner Stephen Greenberg. The themes that run through all my books are fictional libraries\, renaissance history and magic\, early museums\, memory\, John Dee\, Jorge Luis Borges\, memoir writing and the history of story-telling.”
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/the-magician-and-his-library-the-story-of-john-dee-by-rachel-morris/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T145834Z
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SUMMARY:Witchcraft in Wimbish: The Case of Margery Staunton\, 1579\, by Dr Jonathan Durrant.
DESCRIPTION:In his talk Jonathan discussed how witchcraft cases in Elizabethan Essex were reported in pamphlets of the time and what readers might have made of the strange stories they were told. \nJonathan Durrant is a historian who has written and taught widely on witchcraft in Germany and England in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries\, including Witchcraft\, Gender and Society in Early Modern Germany (2007) and the second edition of Historical Dictionary of Witchcraft (2012)\, co-edited with Michael Bailey. He is currently writing a book on witchcraft in world history.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/witchcraft-in-wimbish-the-case-of-margery-staunton-1579-by-dr-jonathan-durrant/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T200000
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DTSTAMP:20260601T150455Z
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Puddingstone: The Story of an Intriguing Local Rock\, a talk by Gerald Lucy
DESCRIPTION:Hertfordshire puddingstone is one of the world’s most remarkable stones. Beautiful and very distinctive\, giant boulders of it can be seen in Saffron Walden and the surrounding villages. The talk will explore the stone’s origin 56 million years ago\, and its history\, uses and folklore stretching back thousands of years. \nGerald Lucy is a geologist from Saffron Walden. He has made a special study of puddingstone and is the joint author of the recently published book Hertfordshire Puddingstone: Origin\, History and Folklore\, copies of which will be on sale after the talk. Gerald is also author of a book on the geology of Essex: Essex Rock.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/hertfordshire-puddingstone-the-story-of-an-intriguing-local-rock-a-talk-by-gerald-lucy/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T150056Z
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SUMMARY:Book launch
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Society are invited by the Collecott Family to the launch of After the Thaw: An Essex Mystery\, by Nan Collecott (Little Owl Books\, 2026)\, (the late Ann Collecott\, who lived in Saffron Walden\, was also author of Peggles and Primroses.) \nRSVP Please respond by text or email to:\n0783 478 7077 dianacollecott@gmail.com
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/book-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260601T152230Z
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SUMMARY:Gibson Library Society AGM 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gibson Library Society AGM\, followed by a talk. Full details will be circulated to members later in the month. \nThis will be followed by :\nSaffron Walden 1647 – a new Memorial\, a talk by Ian Wolter \nIan is to create a major new sculpture to mark a moment in the spring of 1647 when the New Model Army negotiated with the Government in our St Mary’s Church. In this talk he’ll share some of his other public artworks that together have led him to the exciting design for this new memorial. \nIan Wolter is an award-winning sculptor. His public works include ‘Safe Haven: the Kinder Transport memorial in Harwich’\, ‘The Children of Calais’ in Saffron Walden\, and works for the Fry Galley\, the National Army Museum and Lady Margaret Hall\, Oxford University. \nA graduate of the Cambridge School of Art\, he is the recipient of the British Sustainability Art Prize\, the Arte Laguna Prize in Venice and the Rome Art Sculpture Prize in Rome. \nNon-members are welcome to attend but may not take part in the business of the AGM.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/gibson-library-society-agm/
CATEGORIES:AGM Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T203000
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SUMMARY:42nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:To be held in Saffron Walden Library\, Wednesday\, 14th May 2025 at 7:30pm \nNotice & Agenda \n1. Apologies for absence \n2. Minutes of previous meeting & matters arising \n3. Chair’s Report \n4. Treasurer’s Report \n5. Librarian’s Report \n6. Election of officers and committee of the Society \n7. AOB \nNominations for the posts of officers and members of the committee should be sent in writing to The Secretary\, The Gibson Library Society\, c/o The Gibson Library\, 2 King Street\, Saffron Walden\, Essex CB10 1ES to arrive no later than 6th May 2025. \nThe AGM will be followed by a talk by Oscar Aldred on Sir Cyril Fox and the Archaeology of the Cambridge Region. \nWe invite all members to join us in a drinks reception after the conclusion of the AGM business.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/42nd-annual-general-meeting/
CATEGORIES:AGM Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T192000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260515T213000
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SUMMARY:Library Poetry Evening\, hosted by Hannah Walker
DESCRIPTION:An evening of two halves\, with four poets* in each half\, includes ‘open mike’ sessions. \n*If you would like to read please arrive by 7.15 pm to let the compere know.\nThe theme is poetry of hope and Spring.\nAdmission is free\, non-members are welcome to attend.\nAdults and young adults 14+ years only please. \nDetails for further meetings in 2026 will be available shortly. \nAll meeting events are held in Saffron Walden Library except where stated. There is no charge for admission and non-members are welcome. The Library has disabled access. \nWhen meetings are announced as being “via Zoom”\, GLS Members will be sent a Zoom invitation via the GLS email gibsonlibrary1832@gmail.com ; Members can also contact Peter Walker via the Library if they do not have email.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/library-poetry-evening-hosted-by-hannah-walker/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260730T130619Z
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SUMMARY:In search of Emery Walker: tales from the riverbank an illustrated talk by Simon Loxley
DESCRIPTION:We take a look at Emery Walker (1851-1933)\, the ‘Universal Samaritan’ of England’s Arts and Crafts and private press movements of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries\, which were both propelled and led by the remarkable creative hub on the north shore of the River Thames at Hammersmith\, in which Walker was a principal player. Among his many contributions and influences\, he was the vital component in William Morris’ late career flourish\, the Kelmscott Press\, and the co-founder of the Doves Press. \nSimon Loxley is a graphic designer and writer. He was the founding editor and designer of the St Bride Library journal \, Ultrabold\, (2006-2021). His book Emery Walker: arts\, crafts and a world in motion\, was published by Oak Knoll Press in 2019. \nThere is no charge for admission\, and non-members are welcome. The Library has disabled access. \nSimon Loxley’s Publications:\n\nType: the secret history of letters\, 2004\, I.B. Tauris/Bloomsbury\n\nPrinter’s Devil: the life and work of Frederic Warde\, 2013\, David R. Godine\n\nBelieve Me\, I Am: selected letters of Frederic Warde\, 1921-1939\, 2015\, self-published\n\nType is Beautiful: the story of fifty remarkable fonts\, 2016\, Bodleian Library Publishing\n\nEmery Walker: arts\, crafts and a world in motion\, 2019\, Oak Knoll Press\n\nA Geography of Horror: the ghost stories of M.R. James and the Suffolk landscape\, 2021\, extended edition 2024\, self-published.\n\nDetails for further meetings in 2026 will be available shortly. \nAll meeting events are held in Saffron Walden Library except where stated. There is no charge for admission and non-members are welcome. The Library has disabled access. \nWhen meetings are announced as being “via Zoom”\, GLS Members will be sent a Zoom invitation via the GLS email gibsonlibrary1832@gmail.com ; Members can also contact Peter Walker via the Library if they do not have email.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/in-search-of-emery-walker-tales-from-the-riverbank-an-illustrated-talk-by-simon-loxley/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261009T210000
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SUMMARY:Autumn Poetry Evening\, with Hannah Walker
DESCRIPTION:This event will be in the same format as before with “Open Mic” sessions. Come early at 7:15pm to book your place if you would like to read something. The theme is loosely Autumnal with nature\, bonfires\, longer nights and cosy evenings all there to celebrate. (nb. Readings should be no longer than 8 minutes)  So come join us for an enjoyable experience whether you wish to read or simply listen\, you are very welcome.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/autumn-poetry-evening-with-hannah-walker/
LOCATION:Saffron Walden Library\, 2 King St\, Saffron Walden\, CB10 1ES
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260929T150420Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring historic bookbindings with David Pearson
DESCRIPTION:David Pearson has recently distilled the fruits of many years of research into bindings into two books\, Cambridge Bookbinding 1450-1770 (2023) and Bookbindings: an illustrated history (2026). In this illustrated talk he will set out what we can learn from bindings and the questions we should put to them\, drawing on his books and also on examples to be found in the Gibson Library.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/exploring-historic-bookbindings-with-david-pearson/
LOCATION:Saffron Walden Library\, 2 King St\, Saffron Walden\, CB10 1ES
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261119T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261119T213000
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SUMMARY:Nature’s Apothecary with Margaret Willes
DESCRIPTION:In her recent book Nature’s Apothecary Margaret selected one hundred plants and showed how they have been used medicinally and socially over the centuries. Her talk will concentrate on a few of these\, with illustrations from John Gerard’s herbal of 1597. Gerard’s publisher\, John Norton\, was so delighted when he had printed copies that he had one hand coloured and presented it to Sir Thomas Bodley for his new library in Oxford. Some of these illustrations will accompany her talk. Some of the Gibson Library’s Herbals will be on display on the evening of the talk. \nMargaret was the Publisher for the National Trust until the organisation decided to relocate to Swindon\, and she decided to retire and to write books. Her first book was Reading Matters: Five Centuries of Discovering Books\, and books sit at the heart of her subsequent titles\, including A Shakespearean Botanical\, where the beauty of the playwright’s lines are married with exquisite illustrations from John Gerard’s herbal of 1597. More of these illustrations from Gerard’s herbal also feature in her most recent book\, Nature’s Apothecary.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/natures-apothecary-with-margaret-willes/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270106T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T150400Z
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SUMMARY:Twelfth Night or What You Will with Perry Staker
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Twelfth Night for a talk by Perry Staker as she takes a look at one of Shakespeare’s much-loved plays – a romantic comedy about mistaken identity\, a messy love triangle\, and a chaotic household prank.  She explores some of the many productions of the play demonstrating how it lends itself to so many different and varied interpretations.  And her talk will be followed by another opportunity to sample a Twelfth Night cake!
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/twelfth-night-or-what-you-will-with-perry-staker/
LOCATION:Saffron Walden Library\, 2 King St\, Saffron Walden\, CB10 1ES
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