Gilian Evison, head of the Oriental Section of Bodleian Library of the University of Oxford held a presentation on the subject: “Wardrops’ collection: Georgian books and archives in Oxford Bodleian Library”.

Collection of Rare books and Manuscripts of the Oriental Section of Bodleian Library holds the rich collection Georgian manuscripts and printed books. Separate manuscripts of the so called Wardrops’ Collection represents the subject of the research for the scientific circles. Besides this collection depicts the century long history of the Georgian People’s cultural life and represents the truthful witness of the two Peoples friendship.

The subject of the Gilian Evison’s report concerns the Wardrop’s Collection and the novelties linked with it.