Rare copy of Magna Carta going on view at NYC museum

[yuiyoshida]

NEW YORK (AP) -- A rare copy of the Magna Carta is going on display at a New York City museum on the 800th anniversary of the historic document.

The 1217 copy will be on view at the New-York Historical Society from Wednesday through Sept. 30.

It is on loan from Hereford Cathedral in England. It's one of the most celebrated documents in history.

Originally issued by King John in 1215, it was modified and reissued in subsequent years.

http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20150922p2g00m0dm016000c.html

[merrily]

1. It was in Boston first. Nya nya nin ya nya.

I think it may even have been a 1215 counterpart, but I can't swear to that.

But, seriously folks, it's awesome. And so is Manhattan. Both well worth a visit!

[packman]

2. I case you ever wondered about what it's all about

here's a link to the entire text:

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/magna_carta/print_friendly.html?page=translation_content.html&title=Magna_Carta

Note items 23 - about fish weirs , interesting
Note item 34 - about a women accusing a man of murder, except for her husband

[yuiyoshida]

3. Thanks for that...

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