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Background imageLibrary Collection: Borrowers are unanimous: Coventrys new central Library was an addition worth waiting

Borrowers are unanimous: Coventrys new central Library was an addition worth waiting for. They were queuing outside at 9am waiting for the doors to open

Background imageLibrary Collection: Coventry library, which used to be the old Locarno Ballroom. 1st February 1990

Coventry library, which used to be the old Locarno Ballroom. 1st February 1990

Background imageLibrary Collection: Library wraps come off. Opening time! Kirklees Leisure Services

Library wraps come off. Opening time! Kirklees Leisure Services senior entertainments officer Mr Graham Barraclough gives the go-ahead for the cutting of a giant ribbon wrapped around the new-look

Background imageLibrary Collection: Berwick Hills new Library, Middlesbrough, 6th August 1997. Opens

Berwick Hills new Library, Middlesbrough, 6th August 1997. Opens

Background imageLibrary Collection: Young Ben Astin, of Dalton, gets a helping hand from his mother, Mrs Helen Astin

Young Ben Astin, of Dalton, gets a helping hand from his mother, Mrs Helen Astin, at a Collage Train event at Huddersfield Childrens Library

Background imageLibrary Collection: Singing the praises of the new Slaithwaite Junior Library are these children from

Singing the praises of the new Slaithwaite Junior Library are these children from the village playgroup. They were invited to the library to celebrate its opening

Background imageLibrary Collection: Teatime treat... musician and storyteller Bob Pegg entertains youngsters at Almondbury

Teatime treat... musician and storyteller Bob Pegg entertains youngsters at Almondbury Library. The half-term get-together was organised by Kirklees Councils childrens services department

Background imageLibrary Collection: Huddersfield Junior Library was under siege when some 50 Red Indians turned up

Huddersfield Junior Library was under siege when some 50 Red Indians turned up! But there was no panic - they were only youngsters taking part in the librarys Indians Day

Background imageLibrary Collection: Librarian Mrs. Enid Blackburn reads to some of the children who attended a story time

Librarian Mrs. Enid Blackburn reads to some of the children who attended a story time event at Slaithwaithe library. " Seaside holiday" was the theme of the event

Background imageLibrary Collection: The library at Binley Park Comprehensive School. 19th October 1967

The library at Binley Park Comprehensive School. 19th October 1967

Background imageLibrary Collection: Birmingham Reference Library, Ratcliffe Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, circa 1960

Birmingham Reference Library, Ratcliffe Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, circa 1960

Background imageLibrary Collection: Students at work in Birminghams Central Reference Library

Students at work in Birminghams Central Reference Library. Protests that they have to queue for seats at times have been made in support of pleas for a new building for the library. 9th February 1960

Background imageLibrary Collection: The reading room at the Birmingham Reference Library, Ratcliffe Place, 27th March 1961

The reading room at the Birmingham Reference Library, Ratcliffe Place, 27th March 1961

Background imageLibrary Collection: Ahoy there! Kris Hodgkyns (left) and John Steventon take to a life on the ocean wave

Ahoy there! Kris Hodgkyns (left) and John Steventon take to a life on the ocean wave, thanks to a new playboat belonging to Holmfirth WRVS Toy Library

Background imageLibrary Collection: Manchester Central Library, 4th April 1953

Manchester Central Library, 4th April 1953

Background imageLibrary Collection: Students at Coventrys Henley College are benefiting from a new hi-tech learning college

Students at Coventrys Henley College are benefiting from a new hi-tech learning college. The new Learning Resources Centre - which combines the functions of a library

Background imageLibrary Collection: Bookworms Jennifer Shuttleworth, seven (left) and Andrew Parker, also seven

Bookworms Jennifer Shuttleworth, seven (left) and Andrew Parker, also seven, delve into the world of childrens literature at a book fair at Upper Whitley Junior and Infants School

Background imageLibrary Collection: Stockton Mayor Jim Vaughan officially opens the new library at St Pauls RC Primary School

Stockton Mayor Jim Vaughan officially opens the new library at St Pauls RC Primary School, Billingham. He is pictured with the first to use the new facility, Helen McMahon and James Duffy

Background imageLibrary Collection: Paddy Ashdown visits Light Hall School, Shirley. Mr Ashdown meets Sarah Smith

Paddy Ashdown visits Light Hall School, Shirley. Mr Ashdown meets Sarah Smith, 11 and Gareth Lyons, 12 in the school library. 2nd February 1993

Background imageLibrary Collection: North East Festivals The opening day of the Gateshead Flower

North East Festivals The opening day of the Gateshead Flower and Arts Festival at Gateshead Library 29 May 1997 - Members of the public viewing the artwork

Background imageLibrary Collection: Leadhills Miners Library which is the oldest subscription Library in the UK established

Leadhills Miners Library which is the oldest subscription Library in the UK established in 1741...Lead miners at work, Date Unknown

Background imageLibrary Collection: David Rodger, deputy keeper of books at the British Museum looks inside the case

David Rodger, deputy keeper of books at the British Museum looks inside the case containing Britains collection of dirty books, which have previously never been photographed. 3rd January 1968

Background imageLibrary Collection: Children taking part in the summer holiday play leadership scheme in Leamington enjoy one

Children taking part in the summer holiday play leadership scheme in Leamington enjoy one of the few quiter activities arranged for them - a visit to Leamington junior library

Background imageLibrary Collection: Blackburn Rovers footballer Ken Knighton pictured reading stories to a group of children

Blackburn Rovers footballer Ken Knighton pictured reading stories to a group of children. December 1969 Z11884

Background imageLibrary Collection: 10 yr old girl librarian. Shirley Needham, whose mother is a pantomime star has been made

10 yr old girl librarian. Shirley Needham, whose mother is a pantomime star has been made librarian at the hostel for children of actors at Ealine. January 1948

Background imageLibrary Collection: Cardiff - Old - Library - Dr Who actor Tom Baker and Lisa Jenkins of Neath

Cardiff - Old - Library - Dr Who actor Tom Baker and Lisa Jenkins of Neath, with the time capsule before it was buried in the foundations of South Glamorgans new county library in Cardiff

Background imageLibrary Collection: The British Museum Jan 1968 The Museums Private case in which the nation

The British Museum Jan 1968 The Museums Private case in which the nations collection of pornography is enshrined

Background imageLibrary Collection: The British Museum Library March 1927. This giant vehicle is used to convey

The British Museum Library March 1927. This giant vehicle is used to convey cleaned and repaired books to their shelves

Background imageLibrary Collection: Cardiff - Old - Library - Dr Who actor Tom Baker and Lisa Jenkins of Neath

Cardiff - Old - Library - Dr Who actor Tom Baker and Lisa Jenkins of Neath, with the time capsule before it was buried in the foundations of South Glamorgans new county library in Cardiff

Background imageLibrary Collection: The library of Lambton Castle in December 1931

The library of Lambton Castle in December 1931

Background imageLibrary Collection: Scene from the play Charleys Aunt. 24 December 1929

Scene from the play Charleys Aunt. 24 December 1929

Background imageLibrary Collection: Novelist J. B. Priestley in the library of his home, Kissing Tree House

Novelist J. B. Priestley in the library of his home, Kissing Tree House, in the village of Alveston near Stratford. 21st October 1968

Background imageLibrary Collection: Student nurses who have completed the 'Access to Nursing'

Student nurses who have completed the "Access to Nursing"
Student nurses who have completed the " Access to Nursing" course at Walsgrave hospital, Coventry. (from left) Amanda Lewis, Suzanne McTigue, Gaynor Slater, Wendy Holder

Background imageLibrary Collection: Cover containing Daily Mirror negatives from Second World War

Cover containing Daily Mirror negatives from Second World War. W58 Caption details: London Fire Service Chestnut Grove Southgate N14 " What i came home to" Wreckage of my own shattered home

Background imageLibrary Collection: A scene from Young Furnald Young Furnald brings Bob back to the cottage

A scene from Young Furnald Young Furnald brings Bob back to the cottage, having rescued him from the snow drift he having sprained his ankle and therefore helpless. September 1910 P000323

Background imageLibrary Collection: The British Museum March 1929 Visitors were numerous to see the Portland Vase at

The British Museum March 1929 Visitors were numerous to see the Portland Vase at the museum before it was put up for auction

Background imageLibrary Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor with their dogs Trooper and Disry at 4 Rue De L

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor with their dogs Trooper and Disry at 4 Rue De L Entrainement Paris

Background imageLibrary Collection: The Marquis of Hertford pictured at Ragley Hall, near Alcester

The Marquis of Hertford pictured at Ragley Hall, near Alcester



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