Revealing the hidden treasures of Wells Cathedral's Chained Library

Books Unchained: Chained Library Blog


Wells Cathedral’s Chained Library preserves some of the most extraordinary works in the country. Books Unchained showcases a different volume each month, uncovering its origins, significance, and the stories it still holds.
New entries will appear below as they are published—check back as we turn the pages of this remarkable collection, one volume at a time.


#1: The Paris Bible

Thursday 5 March 2026, World Book Day

In honour of World Book Day, uncover the Paris Bible—a compact, 13th‑century creation that introduced the structure, script, and style shaping modern Bibles across the world.

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