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Kedermister Library, Langley Marish. About 1980 |
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Brief Description: The chimneypiece, books and book cupboards in the Kedermister Library, St. Mary's Church, Langley Marish. |
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Subject Date: About 1980 |
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Creator: Reg Harrison |
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Owner: Slough Library |
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Contributor: Slough Library |
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Full Description: From the 16th century several generations of Kedermisters acted for the Crown as Keepers of Langley Park. In 1607 John Kedermister succeeded his father as Keeper of Langley Park, and was knighted in 1609. Sir John Kedermister was responsible for improving St. Mary's over twenty years. The improvements included a south aisle which consists of the Kedermister Pew and the Kedermister Library.
The library was stocked with early printed books, mostly published between 1610 and 1637. Mary Kedermister, who survived her husband by 6 years, continued to purchase books after her husband died in 1631. The Missale Romanum, published in 1485, is the oldest book in the current collection. The library's most valuable manuscript, the 11th century illuminated Gospels, has been on loan to the British Library since 1932. |
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Collection: Reg Harrison Colletion |
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Place: Slough ; Langley St. Mary's ; St. Mary's Road |
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Dimensions: 8.1 x 13.4 cm |
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Subject: Churches ; Church of England ; Libraries ; |
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Name Subject: Sir John Kedermister ; Kerderminister ; Kedermister Library ; St. Mary the Virgin |
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Content Type: Photo colour |
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Location: Slough Library |
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Local Ref: H0806b |
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Unique ID: sl-sl-h0806b_kedermisterlib-i-00-000.tif |
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IPR: Slough Library |
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