This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-32167860
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Battle of Waterloo: Cambridge University Library uncovers rarely seen treasures | Battle of Waterloo: Cambridge University Library uncovers rarely seen treasures |
(5 months later) | |
The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo is being marked with an exhibition of records rarely seen by the public at Cambridge University Library. | The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo is being marked with an exhibition of records rarely seen by the public at Cambridge University Library. |
The battle in present-day Belgium on 18 June 1815 saw the final defeat of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, by Allies including the British, led by the Duke of Wellington, and the Prussians. | The battle in present-day Belgium on 18 June 1815 saw the final defeat of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, by Allies including the British, led by the Duke of Wellington, and the Prussians. |
The university has been obtaining records including books and maps since the end of the battle. It is hosting a public exhibition on 1 May, but prior to that is putting many of its items online for people to see around the world. | The university has been obtaining records including books and maps since the end of the battle. It is hosting a public exhibition on 1 May, but prior to that is putting many of its items online for people to see around the world. |
In this interactive video, you can take a closer look at some of the exhibits and witness how hundreds of years' worth of records are put on to the internet. | In this interactive video, you can take a closer look at some of the exhibits and witness how hundreds of years' worth of records are put on to the internet. |
Production by David Keller, John Galliver and John Lawrence. | Production by David Keller, John Galliver and John Lawrence. |
If you are unable to watch, here is the content included in this interactive video. | If you are unable to watch, here is the content included in this interactive video. |
Let us know what you think of this new format. |
Previous version
1
Next version