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Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibitions

5 College Cloisters, Hereford, England
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Ranked #2 of 20 attractions in Hereford
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: The above website is currently under construction so you might try http://www.herefordwebpages.co.uk/mapmundi.shtml &... more » Owner description: The above website is currently under construction so you might try http://www.herefordwebpages.co.uk/mapmundi.shtml & http://www.herefordcathedral.org/about/archive/chained_library.html also.Thanks,David KennedyAlthough the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library are in the same location as Hereford Cathedral, they have their own purpose-built building and carry a separate admission fee. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Not to be missed even if you are not an historian. Very well presented and explained. The chained library amazing. Staff very helpful

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Incredibly enthusiastic guides were really informative about the exhibits - I was really enthralled, when I must admit I hadn't really expected to be!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013 via mobile

The exhibition is very well laid out in a logical and easy to understand manner. It is housed in a modern environment and the knowledgeable and helpful staff are happy to assist. The cathedral and grounds are splendid.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

A well presented exhibition. The guides/custodians were helpful without being intrusive, and added greatly to the visit.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Well laid out, with just the right of information to explain the exhibit in context of its time. Only compliant, I have extremely good hearing, but the audio/visual sound quality was dreadful, I had to stand on top of the speaker to hear anything, each time the two women behind me kept chatting and laughing I could not hear a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

A very good insight into how the world was viewed in the past. The library showed a fascinating method of storing books securely.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Lovely exhibition to give some background to the Mappa Mundi before you get to view the real thing which offers a fascinating insight into a medieval view of the world. The £6 entrance fee also covers admittance to the "chained library" which has been restored and re-housed largely thanks to John Paul Getty III. The lovely museum guide shared lots... More

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Hereford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

A visit to Hereford would not be complete without a visit to the Chained Library and the historic Mappa Mundi building. This building has been visited by thousands and is quite unique to everyone, the Citizens of Hereford being very very proud to have this in our City.

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

The displays are easy to understand and not too long winded ideal for families, the chained library was very interesting and the staff very informative

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Very interesting and the chained library has been lovingly restored. Well worth a visit and a one off.

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