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The Book Of Kells Is Being Put In Storage

Emma Tyrrell
Emma Tyrrell

07:15 30 Oct 2019


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The Book of Kells is being removed from public display.

The famous manuscript, that is housed in Trinity College's Old Library, is being put in storage for four months to allow work on it's display area.

The book, which dates back to the 9th century, will be removed on November 4th until the start of March 2020 according to the Irish Times.

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A full colour replica will be available in its place at the library's Long Room, while there will be a 15 percent discount on tickets for the exhibition.

More than a million people visited the attraction last year.

Work on the display area is part of a conservation project for the entire library.

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