Bodleian Library High Jinks! Puzzle

Late 19th- and early 20th-century children’s books are the subjects of this print from the Bodleian Libraries. Richly illustrated covers in bright reds, blues, and greens adorn the rows of shelves, featuring titles such as Little Miss Sunshine, No Ordinary Girl and A Girl of High Adventure. They are all light-hearted tales with brave female characters that can be found in the Bodleian Library, which is one of the oldest libraries in Europe.

During his retirement, Sir Thomas Bodley decided to return the library to public use and, in 1598, refurnished it to house approximately 2,500 books. The doors opened to scholars in 1602, and in 1610 Bodley agreed with the Stationers’ Company of London that a copy of every book published in England would be held in the library. Since then, many extensions and buildings have been added, and together the Bodleian Libraries house over 12 million printed items.

This 1000-piece jigsaw is intended for adults and children over 13 years. Not suitable for children under three years due to small parts. Finished Jigsaw size is 735 x 510mm. Includes an A4 poster for reference.