Books of Hours Explained

What is a Book of Hours? Often described as a 'medieval best-seller' for many this was the only book in the household, and even then was only accessible to the wealthy.

Ruby Graham explains what Books of Hours are, how they were used, and the legacy they have today.

This video was created as part of Fragments of Devotion, an online exhibition exploring medieval manuscripts through the senses of sight, touch and sound.