A Glimpse into Bohemia's Past: The Great Library Unveiled

Captured in the Prague Castle Archives during the 1940s, this photograph features an archivist (often identified as a woman) examining the "Velká Knihovna" (Great Library)

These massive, hand-scribed volumes are primarily medieval choir books, that were intentionally crafted at this scale so an entire congregation or choir could read the music and lyrics from a single vantage point during services. 

Beyond music, the collection includes vital historical records and manuscripts dating back to the 14th-century reign of Emperor Charles IV. 

Today, they remain a significant symbol of Czech cultural heritage and the history of Bohemia.