The Bowyer Bible
This restoration project could not have happened without the valued contribution of the following sponsors:
The Heritage Lottery Fund donated £22,500 to the Bowyer Bible project to enable local people and visitors to benefit from this treasure. Why don't you see if your project could be funded by them? www.hlf.org.uk
The Pilgrim Trust kindly donated £5000 to ensure that the original illustrations, engravings and craftsmanship of the carving could be appreciated. Please see their website www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk for further information about the Trust and other projects they have funded.
Bolton Libraries put £2,500 towards this project demonstrating their ongoing interest in and commitment to the preservation of Bolton's heritage. bold.bolton.gov.uk/library
The following is a list of all those who have contributed their time, knowledge and resources to the project:
Greater Manchester County Record Office provided expert advice and assistance, conserving the volumes and cabinet and digitising images. www.gmcro.co.uk
Bolton Museums have contributed valuable staff time and exhibition space to ensure that the people of Bolton and visitors to Bolton can enjoy this unique work of art. www.boltonmuseums.org.uk
Bolton Archives and Local Studies co-ordinated the project and led the bid for funding. The service will provide assistance to anyone wishing to use the Bibles for research or interest. bold.bolton.gov.uk/library/als.htm
The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art kindly gave permission for their photographs of the Bowyer Bible's original illustrations to be digitised and displayed on the site. Anyone wishing to use these photographs or to find out more about the Centre should contact them via their website at www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk
The Getty Art Thesauri have been an invaluable tool during this project. They can be found at www.getty.edu
The Victoria and Albert Museum houses the National Art Library which holds very useful information about artists such as Bowyer and de Loutherbourg. National Art Library
Thanks though go particularly to Mr Norman Parker and Mr Ken Bell, both now retired from Bolton Library Service and veteran presenters of the Rare Books Lectures that kept interest in these collections alive.
