A former Oxford University student has finally returned three library books that were 20 years overdue.
The undergraduate student apologised for keeping hold of the tomes for so long.
The library told them: “All is forgiven.”
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The former student checked out the three books from Oxford University’s Lady Margaret Hall College.
They were ‘The Anatomy of Abuses’ by Philip Stubbes, William Pierce’s ‘An Historical Introduction to the Marprelate Tracts’, and ‘The Lord Protector: Religion and Politics in the Life of Oliver Cromwell’ by Robert S. Paul.
The student enclosed a handwritten note explaining that they “inadvertently” found the books while sorting through some old boxes.
But librarians were apparently grateful for their return, as reported by What’s The Jam.
A library spokesperson said: “Better 20 years late than never!
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“This note and three overdue LMH Library books were delivered to our Librarian this week.
“Thanks to the sender for getting them back home in the end.
“All is forgiven!”
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The library posted a photo of the books on Instagram on Friday (2 May).
One local said: “‘Inadvertently’ doing a bit of work there.”
Another added: “Better late than never!”
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