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Re: World's most attractive libraries

PortMoresby ·
And I thought you weren't a fan of "best of" lists, DrF. There are as many of these lists as there are opinions, I think. Here's another: http://www.miragebookmark.ch/m...esting-libraries.htm I think the Bodleian in Oxford may be my favorite, not because of the Radcliffe Camera, shown, but the interior of the old library proper, which can be seen on tours. It isn't as ostentatious as some on the list, but it's ancient and intimate, which appeals to me infinitely more than huge open spaces...
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DrFumblefinger ·
Technically speaking, it's not a "best of..." but a "world's most stunning" list. I understand I may be splitting hairs with that argument. In any event, one needs to make an exception for really valuable lists, like libraries or books. There's something special about a great book and a great bookshop. The smells, the textures, the visual stimulation -- always work wonders for me. Thanks for these additions.
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Travel Rob ·
I love going to libraries too. Manchester England has two of my favorites Chetham's Library, in the School of Music and John Rylands Library. Chetham's Library, in the School of Music http://www.chethams.org.uk/ John Rylands Library. http://www.library.manchester....venir-Guide-TEXT.pdf
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Xenophile ·
I'm a fan of the Suzzallo Library at the University of Washington in Seattle. It was designed to be a cathedral to Science, and in addition to the states of the muses shown below there are others of great thinkers such as Issac Newton, Johannes Gutenberg and Charles Darwin. Exterior At Night: Some of the statues on the outside: Interior: Stairway:
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DrFumblefinger ·
A followup to attractive libraries are great bookstores. Fodors just released 16 of their favorites in the USA, which you can find here . I've visited a number of these and enjoyed them. I would like to add two other stores that I know of. 1) Univ. of Washington bookstore. While mostly a student store aimed at textbooks and supplies and such, it has an excellent collection of fiction and non-fiction as well as frequent author readings and book signings. 2) Auntie's books in Spokane,...
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seanmiller ·
At first these were shot by film. These are definitely great shots! I have plans in buying an action camera to start with my photography hobby. These are great subject to start with.
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PortMoresby ·
There's always more to know about libraries, so 2 interesting items noted in this morning's Bookmarks from The Guardian: 1. A book, The Library: A Catalogue of Wonders, by Stuart Kells . . . 2. and his item in The Guardian, From Bag End to Babel : top 10 libraries in fiction. I hope to get a copy of the book when the price of used copies comes down (if ever)! If you look at The Library , scroll down the page for more things library and also click on "Source notes" for a long list of fun stuff.
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Re: Concord is what I see when I dream of New England

Paul Heymont ·
Thanks! Haven't been to Concord for years, even though my daughter and other family live near by. Time for us to stop and visit!
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Re: Concord is what I see when I dream of New England

DrFumblefinger ·
I love visiting small towns, and Concord looks charming! Thanks for sharing your visit with us.
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World's most attractive libraries

DrFumblefinger ·
Many of us are very fond of visiting beautiful libraries during our travels, present company included.   Fodors just released a slide show of 20 its favorites which I think is worth a look.  You can find it at this link .
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Concord is what I see when I dream of New England

Jonathan L ·
It is vacation time with The Amazing Ms. D.  and we are on the way to Boston. Truthfully this is the first time i have been to Beantown on vacation in several years and I am looking forward to it.   On the way in we decided to stop in the...
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