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British Library
@britishlibrary
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
British Library
@britishlibrary
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
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British Library
@britishlibrary
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
@britishlibrary
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 👇
British Library
@britishlibrary
Sep 9, 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... 1/12 🧵
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British Library
@britishlibrary
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.