British Library
@britishlibrary
Oct 28
We’re so pleased to share that the UK Web Archive has been restored and is available to use 💻

You can now search millions of archived UK websites.

Find out more about the archive and how to use it on our website link.bl.uk/mis
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Oct 27
From early drafts to the finished novel: we’re so excited to share that the archive of A S Byatt is joining the British Library collection 📚

Read all about it here in @guardian
theguardian.com/books/2026/oct…
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British Library
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Oct 21
Visiting the Library this weekend?

The main St Pancras Library building will close at 17.30 on Friday 23 October for essential maintenance works. Events in the Knowledge Centre and Pigott Theatre will be going ahead as planned.

On 24 – 25 October, the Library will be open bar ms, Reader Registration and Shop. Item requests will be limited during this time.

Thank you for your understanding and see here for more information link.bl.uk/rbs
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British Library
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Oct 20
Please be aware that our Customer Services and Box Office teams are unavailable from 13.00 (GMT) today.

Normal service will resume from 09.30 on Wednesday 21 October 2026 - we apologise for any inconvenience caused

If you have questions about using our services or accessing our g Reference team is available as normal here link.bl.uk/5b53e9
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Camden Council
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Oct 13
Enjoy a free, fun day inspired by books and stories at 'Stories, Sign and Shine' Family Festival @britishlibrary, Euston Road, on Saturday 17 October, 12 to 4pm.

Family learning activities, performances and workshops, all signed in British Sign Language: events.bl.uk/events/family-…
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National Album Day@AlbumDayUK
Oct 7
Get ready for a truly iconic night with @MelanieCmusic 👸

Our Album Champion joins DJ Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy from @ClassicAlbumSun at @britishlibrary on 12 Oct to discuss her incredible career and the albums that have soundtracked her life!

Tickets here: bit.ly/4xTGUP8
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British Library
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Sep 23
Please be aware that our St Pancras site will be closed this weekend from 18.00 on Friday 25 September for essential maintenance work.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 28 September!

See the latest updates on our website link.bl.uk/5ym
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Sep 22
We’re delighted to announce that Dr Paul Bate has been appointed as the British Library’s new Chief Executive.

Joining us from the UK Space Agency, Paul brings experience supporting world-class research communities, fostering discovery and building trust and purpose across teams ok forward to welcoming his experience at the Library.

Read the full announcement  here
link.bl.uk/fc6
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British Library
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Sep 17
Today marks the publication of our new Wuthering Heights facsimile 📖

Watch as we take a closer look at the 1847 original, its early reception and what changed in later editions.
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British Library
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Sep 8
Do you have a memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II? Map your story about Britain’s longest reigning monarch at queenelizabeth.com. She had a huge impact on us here at the Library 👇
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British Library
@britishlibrary
9 Sep 2022
We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The British Library came into being in 1973, when Her Majesty The Queen was already twenty years into her long reign...

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British Library
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Sep 7
Please note that the Treasures Gallery is closed today while maintenance work takes place.

The Treasures Gallery will also close at 5pm on Wednesday 9 September for a private event.
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British Library
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Sep 3
Please note that the Treasures Gallery will be closed on Monday 7 September while maintenance work takes place.

The Treasures Gallery will also close at 5pm on Wednesday 9 September for a private event.
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British Library
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Jul 28
Exciting news - @BNArchive's new platform is here

Explore millions of digitised pages of newspapers and other publications from our British and Irish collections, dating as far back as the 1700s

We can't wait to get exploring 🗞

link.bl.uk/7ci
The British Newspaper Archive@BNArchive
Jul 28
Today is the day! We're delighted to unveil the new British Newspaper Archive platform, in partnership with the @britishlibrary, as we introduce a more powerful search experience and exciting new tools to help your research. Explore it here: bit.ly/44MZso1 #NewEdition
Four vintage newspaper front pages are displayed against a background with text reading, "Welcome to the new The British Newspaper Archive." The newspapers include "The Northern Whig," "The Illustrated London News," and "Y Genedl Gymreig."
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British Library
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Jun 30
Please note the Treasures Gallery will be closed tomorrow morning (Wednesday 1 July), reopening at 13.00. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
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British Library
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Jun 22
Please be aware of closures at our St Pancras site this week.
Our Treasures Gallery will be closed on Friday 26 June and the entire building will be closed on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June for essential maintenance work.

See the latest updates on our website here: link.bl.uk/5ym
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British Library
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Jun 1
Our St Pancras opening hours will be affected on Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 June due to planned strikes on the London Underground.

Find out more on our website: bl.uk/visit
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British Library
@britishlibrary
May 29
Reminder: Our St Pancras site will be closed this weekend (Saturday 30 – Sunday 31 May) for essential maintenance work.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Find out more here: link.bl.uk/5ym
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British Library
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Apr 29
Our St Pancras site will be closed for essential maintenance work over two upcoming weekends:

Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June

If you have requested to consult collection items during this time, or are a ticket holder of an impacted event, we’ll be tly by email.

Further closures will be required to complete this maintenance work and we will share details once they have been confirmed. We appreciate your understanding as we carry out these important works.

Find out more and see the latest updates on our website: link.bl.uk/5ym
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British Library
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Apr 20
Our St Pancras opening hours will be affected by planned tube strikes this week.

For a full list of amended hours, visit our website: bl.uk/stories/news
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