A notable ninth-century manuscript referencing 'Westphalia' is set to be exhibited in Germany as part of the 1,250-year celebration of the region's history. The exhibition, titled '775 - Westphalia', will showcase the Imperial Annals, showcasing its first mention of 'Westphalians' during Charlemagne's era. The LWL Museum is hosting this significant event, attended by prominent figures. This loan from the Bibliothèque nationale de France required intricate negotiations due to the manuscript's delicate condition and high sensitivity to environmental factors, reflecting the commitment to preserve historical artifacts while enhancing public knowledge of Westphalian history.
The entry in the annals for the year 775 is absolutely significant for the history of Westphalia, because this is where the people from Westphalia, the 'westfalaos,' are mentioned for the first time.
We had to negotiate for some time to be able to display the delicate parchment for at least four months - but it worked out, and we are very pleased.
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