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Tiny bible features in Christmas book display at Leeds library

The bible is believed to be a 1911 replica of what was known as a chained bible, they were kept fixed to pulpits in churches so people could not remove them.

Rhian Isaac, senior librarian at Leeds Central Library, said the bible was back on display “by popular demand”.

It was first shown to the public in 2022 after it was rediscovered at the library during the covid lockdown.

“We were inundated with people coming to see the bible back then so it’s great to have it back out for people to see.

“And of course it has the nativity story in so it sits alongside some of the other wonderful items on show.”

Also part of the library’s festive display is a book of children’s Christmas games dating back to 1812 which is filled with riddles and games including one where participants are tasked to dress as a bookcase.

Some of the charades within its pages have been circled by the children who must have played the game with their families at Christmas more than 200 years ago.


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