Ancient bible takes pride of place

Pictured with the rare book is the school’s archive team, from left, Ian Holt, Jean Sanders, Margaret Castleton, Mike Buckley, and Alan Petford.

A 17th century bible has been restored for display in Hulme Grammar School’s new archive room.

The bible, a 400-year-old version of the New Testament, takes pride of place in an exhibition to celebrate Hulme Grammar’s four centuries of schooling. Known as a Bishops’ Bible, it is a rare replica of one first published in 1585, pre-dating the King James Bible, and was found in a school cupboard.

The book has been repaired and restored and the Chamber road school staff were able to take a first look at the new archive room this week. The restoration is one of a series of events the school will hold this year to mark its 400th anniversary.

Pictured with the rare book are the school’s archive team, from left, Ian Holt, Jean Sanders, Margaret Castleton, Mike Buckley, and Alan Petford.