The Season for Love was a small exhibition shown in the Proscholium cases in February 2010. In addition to showcasing a range of choice valentines from the John Johnson Collection, it contained items relating to the making of valentines, including a tinseller’s stock book, a paint box and a copper plate with vignettes of cupids.
Ephemera give us fascinating insights into the lives of our predecessors and are increasingly recognized as essential primary source for scholarly research. The current selection of valentines on display at the Bodleian is a good example of the rich source of information that ephemera can offer to social historians and researchers.
- Julie Anne Lambert, Librarian of the John Johnson Collection -
Other opportunities
Learning opportunities
We offer courses, workshops, lectures and special events that aim to inspire learners of all ages by making direct contact with our historic collections of manuscripts, maps, rare books and archives.
There are a range of historic spaces to visit across the Bodleian Libraries, from the historic Old Bodleian Library to the magnificent Georgian Radcliffe Camera and the modern Weston Library.
The Bodleian Libraries hold regular events, workshops and community events that are open to all the family. Visit our events and exhibitions pages for more information.