Taylor Institute Library. Oxford Webcams

Webcam at the library of the Taylor Institute at Oxford University in the United Kingdom.

The institution is a center of knowledge and scientific research. And thanks to this broadcast, which is transmitted in real time, everyone can visit a distant city and see the beauty of local architectural monuments, even without leaving their home or office.

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The morning mist hides from view one of the greatest wonders of Oxford – the Bodleian Library. But now the fog cleared, and the famous dome appeared in all its glory. The structure, which arose thanks to the intelligence and ardor of its founder, Sir Thomas Bodley, has become one of the oldest libraries in Europe. Of course, its claims to compete with the Vatican Library are exaggerated. But at a time when only churches and universities owned significant collections of literature, Oxford was one of the chosen few. Now its collection includes more than 13 million printed publications, which makes the Bodleian Library the second largest in the UK after the British National Library.
Old-timers call her among themselves familiarly: "Bodley" or "Bod". This library has gone through several stages of growth and development, each of which expanded its territory and technical capabilities. It was last closed for renovation in 2011. Then there were several major restoration works, including a significant renovation of the interior and the introduction of more modern storage conditions for fragile and unique materials.
The library has become a source of inspiration for many writers, artists and scientists. In particular, J. R. R. Tolkien, who worked at Oxford University, used the motifs and images of the library in his work, including Minas Tirith in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Bodleian Library is also often used as a filming location for films and television series that require a Gothic atmosphere. For example, Harry Potter movies. It is no exaggeration to call it the heart of Oxford.
But besides the library, there is something to see here. The majestic colleges of Oxford, like architectural symphonies, appear at every turn, reminding of the compressed knowledge accumulated for centuries within these walls. Passing by the Gothic gates and towers, the visitor finds himself in a world of ever-green lawns and openwork lancet windows. Undoubtedly, Christ Church, Magdalena and St. John's College is worth a visit to experience for yourself the special flavor that accompanies the novels of Evelyn Waugh and other English classics.

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