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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 https://t.co/jABDAGmq5J

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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
https://t.co/d6qyFN8dnu

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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 the Science Reading Rooms, Reader Registration and Shop. Item requests will be limited during this time.

Thank you for your understanding and see here for more information https://t.co/7RD8SN2K83

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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 collections, our amazing Reference team is available as normal here https://t.co/lF5xx6houp

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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: https://t.co/pV0nm6WRXc

[National Album Day @AlbumDayUK]

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: https://t.co/bF8iL6six2

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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 https://t.co/xmrGbm1HZV

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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 and partnerships. We look forward to welcoming his experience at the Library.

Read the full announcement  here
https://t.co/AolaRKhZoS

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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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Do you have a memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II? Map your story about Britain’s longest reigning monarch at https://t.co/jEhlSQ6GhT. She had a huge impact on us here at the Library 👇

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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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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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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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@RupaHuq Thank you for the shoutout - we're a little biased, but we think we're pretty great too 💕📚

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@17thCenturyLady ooh we can't wait to hear more

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@StevieSee1975 Best way to spend a day 💕

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@davegregson401 Thanks for popping by 📚💕

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@JenGoodall78 @agathachristie @BookshopFairy such a treat - happy reading! 📚

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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 🗞

https://t.co/JFd8Kke2xc

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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: https://t.co/i3k8R7uo4P #NewEdition

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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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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: https://t.co/xmrGbm1HZV