Early Modern How-to Books

howtobooks.bsky.social

26 octobre 2026 13:06

For anyone visiting @uofglasgowasc.bsky.social on level 12 of Glasgow University Library, we have curated a display of rare #earlymodern how-to books, including a beautifully hand-coloured copy of a distillation manual from 1519 📖 (bottom left) #bookhistory #science

Prof. Dimitra Fimi

dimitrafimi.bsky.social

05 mai 2026 12:36

At the @uofglasgowasc.bsky.social today, working mostly with 18th and 19th century fairy-tale books and children’s fantasy. Happy to share details of each book/illustration! Ask away and I’ll respond below. (Go on, you know you want to!)

University of Glasgow

glasgow.ac.uk

26 janvier 2026 14:01

As the University celebrates its own 575th birthday in 2026, the 26th of January 2026 marks 100 years since UofG world changer and alumnus John Logie Baird gave the world’s first public demonstration of a working television at 22 Frith Street in Soho, London. Learn more: gla.ac/3M5Xbyr   #UofG575

University of Glasgow

glasgow.ac.uk

07 janvier 2026 15:18

Happy Birthday to us! 🎉  The University of Glasgow is 575 years old today. We have been changing the world since 1451!  This year we will be celebrating the centuries of impact of UofG, while looking towards to the future, with our #TeamUofG community around the world. #UofG575

University of Glasgow

glasgow.ac.uk

19 décembre 2025 10:55

The end of term & the winter break is right around the corner! Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings to our community in Glasgow and all over the world. ❤️