In-person Location: Pepys Library, Magdalene Street, Cambridge. More location information Regarded as a jewel in the crown of Magdalene College, the Pepys Library is a rare example of a 17th-century private library. Housing Samuel Pepys’s original diaries it is one of the most significant collections of books, manuscripts, documents and prints acquired by any private individual, preserved in the original oak bookcases designed by Pepys in 1666.If you can't make the tour at this time, the tour will be running at the following times today:11.00am - 11.30am11.45am - 12.15pm12.30pm - 1.00pm3.15pm - 3.45pm Speakers Dr Jane Hughes Dr Jane Hughes is a Fellow of Magdalene College, where she is Director of Studies in English and is also the Pepys Librarian, responsible for the college's two historic libraries. Dr Hughes’ work focuses on satire, comedy and literary theory, and she is currently writing a book on literary style. Location Pepys Library, Magdalene Street Magdalene College Cambridge CB3 0AG United Kingdom Location information 52.210184, 0.115897 Directions on Google Maps
