The Old Library is the jewel in the crown of Trinity Hall and one of
the hidden gems of Cambridge. The redbrick Tudor building, situated opposite the Master’s Lodge, was built in c.1590 and is the oldest library in Cambridge still in its original setting. It is one of a handful of chained libraries remaining in Britain. Unusually, the interior and furniture are much as they were at the time of construction: each lectern has the original locking mechanism intact and the Library still contains examples of chained books.
The College’s special collections of rare books and manuscripts are housed here. The oldest manuscript is a life of St. Martin of Tours created in c.1050.
The Archives and Old Library at Trinity Hall 
I have enjoyed reading the blog – lots of good images too. It is really nice to see what you have been able to discover about each book’s personal history. Best of luck with the project.
So glad you are enjoying our blog. The more we delve into the books in the Old Library the more fascinating things we find!
Dear Dominique,
Congratulations to the project. We are really enjoying reading the blog and seeing the beautiful illustrations and images contained in the books of the Old Library. It should be a beautiful feeling to open these books and discover the treasures displayed on its pages.
A big hug from Madrid,
José Luis Ruiz and Nuria Villa
I see from the picture above you have 2 globes, any maps either printed or manuscript ?
We have a number of printed atlases but no manuscripts with maps.
Which printed atlases you onw ? Espcially ones with sea charts ? Thank you