There are 20,000 books in our library. The oldest, as far as we can tell, is A Perambulation of Kent by William Lambarde. It was published in 1576, imprinted in London for Ralph Newbery and rebound in 1806.
In 2018, Forum Auctions in London sold a copy at auction for £ 750. Ours is invaluable and not available on loan. But students are free to look. And look.
We think some of the notes in the margin may be the handiwork of Robert Furley( 1809-87), historian of the Weald and previous owner.