"I ransack public libraries and find them full of sunk treasures."
Virginia Woolf
That all sounds very pirate-y of Virginia Woolf, but it does in some ways describe those moments when y can dig an delve and explore all manner of books as you visit a pubic library.
One of the joys of the Dewey system is how it puts different categories of books next to each other; and yet within the category there are pretty strong connections. So you actually dig deeper in your own world; or be led astray by the world next door. Love it!
I am pretty sure she is saying that within public libraries there are treasures to be found, and I couldn't agree more...
We investigated the map room at the Scottish Archive Library in Edinburgh and found this map of Armadale, before the road in was built (pre 1832-33). Our cottage would later be placed upon the new lands described on the left of the 'road) at or around no. 5 or 6 on the left. Treasure map!
Virginia Woolf
That all sounds very pirate-y of Virginia Woolf, but it does in some ways describe those moments when y can dig an delve and explore all manner of books as you visit a pubic library.
One of the joys of the Dewey system is how it puts different categories of books next to each other; and yet within the category there are pretty strong connections. So you actually dig deeper in your own world; or be led astray by the world next door. Love it!
I am pretty sure she is saying that within public libraries there are treasures to be found, and I couldn't agree more...
We investigated the map room at the Scottish Archive Library in Edinburgh and found this map of Armadale, before the road in was built (pre 1832-33). Our cottage would later be placed upon the new lands described on the left of the 'road) at or around no. 5 or 6 on the left. Treasure map!
the librarian in me (once again) loves every bit of this post ... what a fascinating map. I see threads on the left margin ... is it backed with cloth?
ReplyDeleteand where on the map are the fishing cottages you pictured in this post:
https://paperponderings.blogspot.com/2019/08/thursday-thoughts_22.html
Hi Liz - yes it is backed with cloth and feels just wonderful. Our fishing cottages and net drying poles are at the cove, last notch on the left at the top. The road to the village has not yet been built but it heads to the left from eh bit you can see on the map...hope that helps!
DeleteI love getting lost for hours in a library or bookshop
ReplyDeleteIt is just one of the best experiences ever isn't it Mo? Hours fly by...
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