Marsh's Library in Dublin, Ireland was founded in 1707 and was the 1st public library in Ireland! Marsh's library has a collection of over 25,000 books, 300 manuscripts, and was founded by Narcissus Marsh. I obtained this information from Wikipedia. Click on the above link to read more about Marsh's Library!
Side note, I don't think the library locks patrons/readers inside cages any longer in an effort to prevent them from stealing their rare books. However, it sounds like they did at one time.
View the following photo of the "caged" reading rooms where readers sat inside while they were reviewing rare books.
Additionally, I discovered that Marsh's Library is situated next to St Patrick's Cathedral. Author, Jonathan Swift, is buried at St. Patrick's Cathedral. So, it may be worthwhile to visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and also Swift's burial site before or after visiting Marsh's Library.
Below is a short video, which showcases the interior of Marsh's Library!
Marsh's Library looks amazing!! I would love to visit this library along with St. Patrick's Cathedral some day.
Coolest looking library ever! I'd love to see it someday.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a bucket list destination!!
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