Bunting’s Original Manuscript Presentation and Viewing

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2:30pm | Queen’s University Archives, The McClay Library – Belfast | Free Event

 

Exhibition of the Edward Bunting Manuscripts

Queen’s University Belfast has held the Edward Bunting Collection since it was bequeathed in 1916. The earliest manuscript dates from the Belfast Harp Festival of 1792. A number of Bunting’s unique manuscripts along with original accession letters will be on display in the Special Collections Reading Room.

Special Collections Librarian, Louisa Costelloe, will introduce and present these manuscripts and attendees will then be invited to peruse those on display.

Pre-booking is essential as places are limited to 25. Please email specialcollections@qub.acuk if you would like to attend.

Queen’s University Archives,
The McClay Library,
Special Collections,
10 College Park Ave,
Belfast,
BT7 1LP

Ph: 028 9097 6135