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Signpost: The Story of the Book: 2: Monks and Manuscripts

BBC One
on BBC One London

Christopher Trace looks at some early books. He sees how parchment and vellum were made and how the folded book form took the place of the scroll, while various styles of writing developed from the Roman script.
In the studio, Christopher Trace and Ewart Oakeshott
For Schools
Previously shown on Monday, Oct. 19
(to 11.58)

Contributors

Presenter:
Christopher Trace
Guest:
Ewart Oakeshott
Designer:
Gordon Roland
Scriptwriter:
Carol Goodman
Presented by:
Peggie Broadhead
Source: Radio Times

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