One of the most interesting parts of the collection is the York Gospels. The volume came to York with Archbishop Wulfstan around 1020. Written in a fine Carolingian miniscule typeface, the Gospels are a beautiful example of medieval Bibles. Here's the first two pages of Luke and details.
The library has many other historic manuscripts like a glossed Psalter from Byland Abbey, a 13th century pocket Bible, a 15th century Bible and a Geneva Bible from 1594. There's something quite impressive about holding a book that's hundreds of years old and was written all by hand.
Finally, here's the dean's house located next door to the library. I'm pretty sure no Reformed pastor has received such a nice parsonage.
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