#Duke Humphrey's library

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sometimes I genuinely consider changing the way i spell Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester’s name to Humfrey.

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Duke Humphrey’s Library at the University of Oxford

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Hi! Love your work here. Do you have a tag for old movie recs? I know throughout the hot women tournament I would see lots of recommendations for old comedies in the 40s and 50s, and now that I’m getting around to watching some stuff from that era, I can’t seem to find any of them! Has that been compiled anywhere?

I'm really glad you sent this ask because I've been meaning to write my big rec list for ages and this kicked me into remembering to actually do that. Until I get the full post up, you can find some in #recs. Here's a mini list that could be a good place to start:

The Talk of the Town (Jean Arthur, Cary Grant, Ronald Colman, Rex Ingram)—usually findable on Tubi or YouTube

The Court Jester (Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Angela Lansbury)—on Hoopla (which is free through some libraries) last time I checked!

Singin' in the Rain (Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds)—not sure where you can watch this for free, I think HBO has it sometimes (but there are always...sites. Or your local library!)

Charade (Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant, James Coburn)—Tubi or YouTube

The Duke Is Tops (Lena Horne, Lawrence Criner, Ralph Cooper)—Tubi

Pot O'Gold (Jimmy Stewart, Paulette Goddard)—YouTube

The Philadelphia Story (Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant)—usually on Tubi

The Adventures of Robin Hood (Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains)—not technically a comedy but a damn good time, on Tubi

His Girl Friday (Rosalind Russell, Cary Grant)—Tubi

The Big Sleep (Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart)—sometimes on Tubi, not sure if it's up right now though

To Be Or Not To Be (Carole Lombard, Jack Benny)—I'm not sure where you can stream this for free, but it's worth the watch!

I will eventually elaborate this into an actual post that includes summaries, content warnings, and more movies that aren't comedies or musicals. As always with old movies, go forward with caution. I hope you find a movie you love! :)

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Duke Humphrey Library, Oxford.

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Where no manuscripts are extant, matters are less easily resolved, as is illustrated by the late-fourteenth-century library of Eleanor de Bohun. An important part of the directions making up Eleanor's testament relates to books, as she took pains to distribute them amongst her children in a way which would be appropriate for their respective callings in life. To her daughter, Isabella, a minoress, for instance, she bequeathed a French bible and book of decretals, a book of lives of the fathers, 'les pastorelx Seint Gregoire', and other devotional books. To her son Humphrey, on the other hand, she left texts which centred on chivalry and the active life: a chronicle of France, Giles of Rome's De regimine principum, a book of vices and virtues, the Bohun ancestral romance of the 'chivaler a cigne', and a richly illuminated psalter which had belonged to her father, and which she wished to remain in the family line, passing from heir to heir. She is known to have commissioned, on her own account, the Edinburgh Psalter, National Library of Scotland Advocates' MS 18.6.5. Her concerns are quite consistent with those displayed by other members of her family, in particular her father, and her younger sister, Mary, both of whom were active as patrons. Now Eleanor was married to Thomas, duke of Gloucester, whose death in 1397 occasioned the compilation of an inventory of goods which is justly famous for its collection of books. Yet few historians have acknowledged the role which Eleanor may have had to play in the establishing and augmenting of this library, in spite of her proven interest.

Carol M. Meale, "'. . . alle the bokes that I haue of latyn, englisch, and frensch': lay women and their books in late medieval England', Women and literature in Britain, 1150-1500 (Cambridge University Press, 1996)

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Teresa Palmer in A Discovery of Witches (2018) S1E1

Things get creepy for historian and closet witch, Diana Bishop, when she calls up a magical manuscript. Her discovery is about to throw her back into the world of magic and into the path of Matthew Clairmont, a centuries old vampire.

*The scenes in the library are all taken from the Duke Humphrey's Libary in the Bodleian Library, the oldest reading room of the renowned library. It used to be closed off from the public and only used for special collections and manuscript consultations, but is now open to all readers of the Bodleian.

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Chapter 1: Lucky Color

Narrated by Mary.

Narrator: As the first ray of sunshine penetrates into my room, I grab my pocket watch and check the time. It’s 5:17, 13 minutes before the scheduled wake-up time.

Narrator: Once I get freshened up, I’ll start the day’s work.

Narrator: My notebook is open on the first page, filled with details of the Queen’s schedule for the day: outfit color, style, accessories, afternoon tea flavor...

Narrator: I’ve already made all the arrangements before bedtime yesterday, but I still need to recheck everything one last time.

Narrator: After all, I’m Queen Ophelia’s most trusted maid. I take care of her daily affairs and make sure everything goes perfect.

Narrator: Besides the usual meetings, there is but one important item on the Queen’s full agenda: afternoon tea with the Duchess of Humphrey.

Narrator: The Queen smiles more often ever since the Original Crystal was found. And after the successful coronation festival, the Queen also has been receiving more visitors.

Narrator: Some of them have ulterior motives, of course, but at least they aren’t ignoring the Queen like they used to.

Narrator: The Duke of Humphrey is young and influential among the nobles. The Duchess visiting the Queen can be seen as a good sign.

Narrator: We’ve been preparing the venue for the afternoon tea for days. Ordered the Duchess’ favorite pine needle tea, too.

Narrator: We all hope that the Queen will have a lovely afternoon with her guest.

Narrator: By the time I get everything sorted out, it’s almost 6 already. I tiptoe out into the palace garden.

Narrator: Before waking the Queen up, I’m going to pick some flowers and make a bouquet.

You: Why make a bouquet?

Narrator: I brought some fresh morning blossoms to the palace once. Queen Ophelia loved them and asked to keep them.

Narrator: Since then, I’d bring new bouquets to her quarters every morning. Seeing the flowers puts her in good spirits.

Narrator: With the temperate environment in our kingdom and specialists maintaining the conditions, our garden is always thriving.

Narrator: As soon as I step into the garden, a pure white jasmine petal drifts down onto my skirt.

Mary: I guess white is my lucky color today.

Narrator: I pick up the flower. It smells heartwarmingly fragrant in my palm.

Choose either “What do you mean by lucky color?” or “Why white?”

If “what,” ...

You: What do you mean by lucky color?

Narrator: It’s the color that brings me good luck for the day. I saw this concept in a book on divination I found in the library.

If “why,” ...

You: Why is white your lucky color today?

Narrator: I’ve decided that the color of the first flower I see each morning would be my lucky color of the day.

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Narrator: According to the book, if I carry items in my color, it will bring good luck to everyone around me.

Narrator: Everyone chooses lucky colors in different ways, but luck will always smile upon you if you follow your heart.

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

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  Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters

The tour begins in London, where you can visit the iconic King’s Cross Station. Take a photo with the Hogwarts Express Trolley and find some fun new merch at the Harry Potter Shop!

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  Walk in Harry’s Footsteps

In Oxford, you’ll have the chance to visit Christ Church College, where several scenes from the Harry Potter movies were filmed. Witness the famous chained books of Duke Humphrey’s Library, aka the Hogwarts Library – watch out for screaming volumes! Recreate Professor McGonagall’s welcome to the first-years on the Bodley Tower Staircase. Just up those stairs, you’ll find the college dining hall, which inspired the Great Hall.

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  Edinburgh, where it all began

In this historic city, you’ll wander Greyfriars Kirkyard–keep an eye out for familiar names on the gravestones, including a Tom Riddle! Near the city center is the famous Elephant House, where the early books were written. Catch a view of the remarkable Edinburgh Castle; you may even have the chance to see the misty clouds hanging over it, a magical sight indeed.

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  Ride the Hogwarts Express

It’s every Potter fan’s dream come true. The 84-mile trip through the beautiful countryside will be an experience you’ll never forget. Cross the famous viaduct and other familiar filming locations. Settle in with some Bertie Bott’s or a few Chocolate Frogs and you’re on your way to the new term at Hogwarts.

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One of the greatest benefits of this tour is the beautiful places you’ll get to stay, including historic inns, and the enjoyable meals you’ll have at palaces and high rises. You’ll also get the expertise of historian and author Solomon Schmidt and other knowledgeable local guides.

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5.4.17 Duke Humphrey's Library. Oxford, U.K.

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broke: humphrey

woke: humfrey

bespoke: homfrey

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Some Historical Sims/Extended Family

Some sims from my extended family tree! Some have a story, others are just pretty sims I wanted to share before they live out the rest of their sim life in my library.

Names, titles, short descriptions, etc. under the cut

King Emmitt I - Born in 1651, he was the son of King Enric and his mistress. As an illegitimate child, Emmitt was not initially recognized in the line of succession. With all of Enric's legitimate heirs meeting mysterious or untimely deaths, Enric changed the law to allow Emmitt and any future illegitimate children of the monarch to be recognized in the line of succession. King Emmitt went on to be one of the most beloved kings in Trenton history.

Lady Tessa Ingebretson, nee Gravatt - Born in 1895, she was the first wife of Lord Elliot Ingebretson (great-grandfather to Everly and Kiana). The two were a love match and had twin daughters Rose and Iris, neither with lavender eyes. She was pressured by her father in law to bear a lavender eyed child but was unable to conceive. Tessa died when the twins were four years old, due to an unknown illness.

Lady Margarete Ingebretson, nee Van Cleave, the Countess of Benton - Born 1897, she was the second wife of Lord Elliot Ingebretson. Margarete's marriage to Elliot was promised to her from a young age and she was enraged when he married another. Her eventual marriage to Elliot was arranged through Elliot's father. She bore him a lavender eyed son. Margarete was said to be one of the leaders in the plot to assassinate the royal family (mentioned here).

Lady Samantha Humphrey, nee Bartram, the Marchioness of York - Born 1890, the granddaughter of King Evander and cousin to Queen Emelina. Took on an active role in the royal family to help out Emelina after the death of most of her family.

Lord Bradley Humphrey - Born 1914, the second son of Lady Samantha Humphrey.

Lord Bradley Humphrey - Born 1914, the second son of Lady Samantha Humphrey.

Lord Arthur Carmichael, Duke of Ruchester - Born 1963, the cousin of Queen Gabriela.

Lady Jayda Carmichael - Born 1994, daughter of Arthur Carmichael. Future Duchess of Ruchester. Has twin boys around the same age as Emmett and Payton.

Lady Sheila Carmichael - Born 1998, cousin of Jayda

Lady Tara Carmichael - Born 2002, sister of Sheila. Aspiring fashion designer, works for one of the fashion houses that designs gowns and dresses for the royal families across the siminent.

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Duke Humphrey's Library view is gorgeous but also so is my bedroom study space.

Pulled an all-nighter to submit my summative essays because why on earth would I learn how to manage my time?

Btw the duck's name is Pierre. And when I tap his beak he lights up :D

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Sunset through the Duke Humphrey Library window, Oxford.

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The donation [of books to Oxford University], unrivalled by any contemporary, formed the nucleus of what would become the Bodleian Library, and the basis for the expansion of classical studies in the  sixteenth century. Most pertinently here, it emphasises Gloucester’s strong interest in developing communities of learning. The collection included many medical works, and Petrina has proposed  that Humphrey’s Greenwich was a centre of intellectual interest in medicine, astronomy and science, a conclusion given weight by the alchemist William Byg’s claims, on being accused of heresy in the 14605, to have left his books on magic in the duke’s chamber there. It has also been suggested that On Husbondrie was intended primarily as an estate manual, in which case Greenwich, Humphrey’s main residence, is at least implicit as the setting for the intellectual discussions alluded to in its preface. At the very least, the work may reflect a new focus on rural and domestic concerns, since it was produced after the duke’s retirement from public life.

Amanda Richardson, "Greenwich's first royal landscape: the lost palace and park of Humphrey of Gloucester" Southern History, 34, 2012.

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Week one at Oxford University: done (featuring some illegal pictures of Duke Humphrey’s library 🤫)