Library Spotlight

WEEK B

WEEK BEGINNING 03/02/25

ibrary Spotlight The Magna Carta: signed in the Year of the Rabbit

Book of the Week Magna Carta by David Starkey

History Talk This Week Prof. David Carpenter (King’s College London) will be speaking about Magna Carta. When : 5pm Tuesday 4th Where : Old Library Lunar New Year was celebrated on Wednesday 29th January. 'Lunar New Years' and 'Lunisolar New Years' are events celebrated by billions of people across the world on the first new moon of their calendar. In the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake!

Often viewed as a victory for the people over the monarchy and a cornerstone of democracy, the true significance of Magna Carta is misunderstood and misrepresented. In Magna Carta: The True Story Behind the Charter , David Starkey paints a vivid portrait of the years 1215-1225, ten revolutionary years of huge significance that produced not one but four charters. Interestingly, 1215AD, the year the Magna Carta was signed, was the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese calendar; the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac is typically associated with intelligence and diplomacy!

Refresh of the Book Box: Friends & Relationships

This week our highlight shelf focuses on all things to do with relationships and friendships - books that capture the joy of human love and connection. There are some great choices, including XO by Axie Oh, Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, and lots more!

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