@GibsonLibrary

The Gibson Library is housed in 2 King Street, Saffron Walden. Since 1967 the it has been operated as a Charitable Trust by Essex County Council.

Joined October 2019
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Saffron Walden TIC@swtic7 Aug 2023
Visit the @FryArtGallery in #SaffronWalden throughout the summer season (but note closed Mondays).
Ravilious@Ravilious19427 Aug 2023
The Attic Bedroom at Brick House, Eric Ravilious, 1932. This was painted at Great Bardfield in #Essex, and the original artwork is in the collection of @FryArtGallery.
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Radwinter WI@RadwinterWI3 Aug 2023
A big thank you to @GibsonLibrary friends for the talk and preparing a display for us yesterday. Such an incredible archive, including of the history of #saffronwalden and of #radwinter, but also of Victorian travels globally. @swtic
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We don’t want to blow our own trumpet, but this volunteer said it all for us! 🎺 Come and join our library team this summer and help out with the Summer Reading Challenge! Find out more and how to apply here: libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/…
A photo of a young woman in a library, next to a text box containing the quote “Volunteering here has made me appreciate how valuable the library and its services are in the local community”, and text below reading 'Volunteer with the Summer Reading Challenge 2023'

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Opens one month today!!! 👏 #Gladiators: #ADayAtTheRomanGames at #ColchesterCastle Find out more by visiting: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/…
A colourful advert promoting the exhibition Gladiators: A Day At The Roman Games on at Colchester Castle from 15th July 2023 to 14th January 2024. The advert includes graphic illustrations of three different gladiators in fighting poses and a large roaring bear.

ALT A colourful advert promoting the exhibition Gladiators: A Day At The Roman Games on at Colchester Castle from 15th July 2023 to 14th January 2024. The advert includes graphic illustrations of three different gladiators in fighting poses and a large roaring bear.

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Ravilious@Ravilious194215 Jun 2023
Drought, Eric Ravilious, 1933. It dates from his time at Great Bardfield in #Essex. The original artwork was sold at auction in 2019 and is now believed to be in a private collection.
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There's still time to become part of our Human Library... The Human Library will be coming to Chelmsford on Saturday 1 July, as part of this years' Essex Book Festival. Find out more and become a 'book' or 'librarian' here: libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/…
A black and white image of available topics listed on a board. The red Essex Book Festival logo to the bottom right of the screen.

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Our first major exhibition for 2023 was launched yesterday. Curated by @Ambrillia1 of @enssib it focuses on ‘Printing in Sixteenth-Century France at the Edward Worth Library’. Find out more at: printinginfrance.edwardworth… Please retweet! @rarebookschool @BookCollectoruk @laBnF
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There's still time to get your tickets!⏰ We're halfway through this year's Essex Book Festival...☹️ But we've still got lots more to come! Find an event near you and book your tickets here: libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/… @EssexBookFest @matosman @benaitken85
An image of library shelves with a blue overlay. White text that reads 'What's on next week?' and a list of events. The red Essex Book Festival logo to the top right of the screen.

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No. 7 Eccles Street, the home of #Leopold and #MollyBloom in #Joyce's '#Ulysses', is up for auction in this picture; catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls…. It will be a familiar stop for any @bloomsdayfest goers, which takes place every June 16th.
"For Auction" sign outside No. 7 Eccles Street, Dublin

ALT "For Auction" sign outside No. 7 Eccles Street, Dublin

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While not all frogs are toads, all toads are frogs. But why? 🐸 They are all members of the frog or Anura order, meaning 'without a tail'. Toads are then a sub-species within this. Create a wildlife pond with the help of our free #TeamWilder webinar 👉loom.ly/DgRbtiI
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Bow Street (London) came a long way from being called “Thieving Lane” where “the inhabitants are of the lowest order”. From Antiquities of Westminster (1807-). explore.bl.uk/BLVU1:LSCOP-AL…
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Continuing the commemorations, curator @BenPaites explains how the #SiegeOfColchester unfolded in our latest blog: cimuseums.org.uk/undersiege
A painting showing many people in armour standing outside a large white castle keep. An orange banner flies from the roof. The sky is grey and stormy looking.

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New acquisition alert! This is a rare book of sermons for children, printed in Boston in 1783. The copper engraved frontispiece (see pic) is the earliest American depiction of Goody Two Shoes. #rarebooks
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#WOMENSART
@womensart115 Jun 2023
Lois Mailou Jones (1905-1998), one of the first African American female painters to achieve fame internationally #WomensArt
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Calling all Dads!🗣 Join the BookTrust mission to reach a million minutes of storytime. Find out more and sign-up here: dadsmakestoriesmagic.co.uk/ #DadsMakeStoriesMagic
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@Booktrust15 Jun 2023
Have you heard about #DadsMakeStoriesMagic? We're on a mission with @FarshoreBooks and @HarperCollinsCh to get the nation reading this summer. Pledge today to help us reach a million minutes of story time: bit.ly/45UovEZ
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clare mulley@claremulley5 Apr 2023
Replying to @FarosLos @swtic @GibsonLibrary
Hi, my website gives a good intro - thank you @swtic !The #GibsonLibrary book was a wonderful local project written during Covid. I’ll post more when I know the publication date. See also @GibsonLibrary - a local independent library with a remarkable collection :)
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FryArtGallery@FryArtGallery4 Apr 2023
Come and see art - by bus through the countryside ❤️
Saffron Walden TIC@swtic4 Apr 2023
Did you know that the 132 bus will be running between #SaffronWalden and #Cambridge on each of the following days? #GoodFriday #EasterSunday and #EasterMonday! Why not come to #SaffronWalden for the day. visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk/20… @FryArtGallery #BridgeEndGarden @SW_Museum

Saffron Walden Downloadable Guides, Maps & Taxi List - Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre

Visit Saffron Walden is run by Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre. Saffron Walden is a delightful market town located in north-west Essex, and just 15 miles south of Cambridge.

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Saffron Walden TIC@swtic1 Apr 2023
Pop over to @GibsonLibrary in #SaffronWalden today (for this one day only) for:
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Saffron Walden TIC@swtic1 Apr 2023
. visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk If you are a book lover do also see @EssexLibraries in #SaffronWalden and especially upstairs, the @GibsonLibrary , which has a special one-day exhibition today!
Claire Daverley@ClaireDaverley1 Apr 2023
Absolutely adored @hartsbooks in the pretty town of Saffron Walden, an excellent shade of crimson outside, warm and friendly and full of fellow book browsers inside! Thanks so much to Max and Theresa for the welcome (and pink tote bag) 💗
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Saffron Walden TIC@swtic14 Mar 2023
Upcoming forum in #SaffronWalden for women over 50 who are not working: visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk/ev…
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