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Libraries


Museum Library Town Library

The Museum Library has a wonderful atmosphere. Its 12,000 volumes represent the collections of the Wisbech Literary Society (formed in 1781) and the library of our greatest benefactors, the Reverend Chauncy Hare Townshend. It is thanks to Townshend that the Museum acquired the original manuscript of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.

The library is normally open to the public for exhibitions on the first Saturday in the month and by appointment at other times. During these exhibitions you can view Great Expectations.

The Town Library contains books and manuscripts, the oldest of which date back to the 17th century. It is located in the Museum's basement and holds around 1,200 items. For further information, email info@wisbechmuseum.org.uk

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