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Thomas Plume’s Library
Thomas Plume’s LibraryHistoric Site, free entry
01621 854850
info@thomasplumeslibrary.co.uk
www.thomasplumeslibrary.co.uk
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Plume Building,
Market Hill,
Maldon,
Essex,
CM9 4PZ
Details
Thomas Plume’s Library was founded in 1704 under the terms of the will of Dr Thomas Plume who had been born in Maldon in 1630. He bequeathed his collection of some 8,100 books and pamphlets, to be kept in the building which he had constructed from the ruins of the old St Peter’s Church. The building still houses his books, as well as his small collection of paintings. Although they may no longer be borrowed, books from the Library may be consulted without appointment during normal opening hours, (identification required) and the catalogue may be consulted online.
ACCESS RESTRICTED - VIA STEEP AND NARROW SPIRAL STAIRCASE. Maximum capacity of 10 people at a time. Groups must be booked in advance. Please note also that this is a working library and a research facility and access may therefore need to be restricted from time to time according to the needs of scholars already at work.
Opening details
Saturday 10 am to noon
Prices
Free entry
groups taken if booked in advance
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TL 850071 Lat: 51.73231 Long: 0.67879
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Accepts groups
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Guided tours mandatory
Smoking not allowed
ACCESS RESTRICTED - VIA STEEP AND NARROW SPIRAL STAIRCASE. Maximum capacity of 10 people at a time. Groups must be booked in advance. Please note also that this is a working library and a research facility and access may therefore need to be restricted from time to time according to the needs of scholars already at work.
