In 1850, the Public Libraries Act was passed giving local authorities the ability to establish public libraries that were free to all. The provision of books and pamphlets was seen as a way to encoura ...
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The Word Defiant!: 1 May – 28 October, 2018 A five-year National Trust conservation project at one of the nation’s most important historic house libraries has inspired award-winning Theatre Company, L ...
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Joyce Glasser reviews Ex-Libris: The New York Public Library (July 13, 2018) Cert. 15 197 min. Ex Libris: The New York Public Library is a long, but absorbing documentary by 87-year-old American filmm ...
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Here at Mature Times, we believe in embracing the present as well as the past – from the joys of golf to thriving discussions with readers on Facebook. Technology can be a daunting prospect and ...
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