Big Fitz Book Sale

Thousands of second-hand books will be going on sale at the Fitzwilliam Museum to raise funds for trips for schools. The Big Fitz Book Sale on Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November will raise money so that more school groups who otherwise could not afford the transport costs can visit the Fitzwilliam. Books will be on sale from 50p, including works of fiction and novels, art, science, biography, history, cookery books and many more. The event has been organised by Development Officer, Sue Rhodes and Friends Secretary, Penny Cleobury. Sue said: "There was a wonderful atmosphere during the book sale last year, people spent hours just browsing. This year we have thousands of books, with brand new unused ones for Christmas presents and very old copies for collectors. All subjects are featured, but some pretty strange tomes have also turned up including 'A history of false teeth' and 'Prince Philip's Gaffes'." £1,200 was raised at last year’s book sale event, enabling more children to benefit from the Fitzwilliam’s offer. The Big Fitz Book sale will be in the Museum Courtyard from 11:00 to 16:00 on both days.

30 October 2014