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New Worlds of Words

19 November, 2020, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

This is an online event.

If reading the dictionary sounds dull, think again! In this online event delve into the archives, encounter some of the old and rare dictionaries in the University of Glasgow Library’s Special Collections and learn about the fascinating history behind them. This event will introduce you to the playful and argumentative side of dictionaries and the people who make them. Learn how dictionaries of the English language opened up new worlds of expression, and be inspired to look at the language you use every day in a new light.

Organiser

University of Glasgow

In partnership with

The Hunterian Associates Programme; University of Glasgow Archives and Special Collections

Contact email address

arts-events@glasgow.ac.uk

Booking required?

Yes


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Date:
19 November, 2020
Time:
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Website:
https://new-worlds-of-words.eventbrite.co.uk

Venue

Online: University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland G12 8QQ United Kingdom
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https://www.gla.ac.uk/

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University of Glasgow

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Is booking required?
Yes
If your event is part of a series, please put the series title here
New Worlds: Glasgow
Contact email address
arts-events@glasgow.ac.uk
Event partners
The Hunterian Associates Programme; University of Glasgow Archives and Special Collections
Region
Scotland
City/town
Glasgow
Accessibility information
Please contact the organiser directly for more information.
Image copyright information
Title Page Bk3-d.10 (Philips's New World of Words), University of Glasgow Archives and Special Collections