We are excited to announce that the British Library, the UK’s national library and one of the most celebrated cultural institutions in the world, has successfully raised £1,000,000 in new funding. This remarkable achievement demonstrates unwavering confidence in our mission to provide open access to the world’s most comprehensive collection of over 170 million items—a living collection that grows every single day. With roots stretching back over 3,000 years, our collection includes timeless treasures such as Shakespeare’s First Folio, the Magna Carta, a rare recording of Florence Nightingale, and even Sylvia Pankhurst’s poems written on toilet paper from prison. At the same time, it keeps pace with modern history by preserving today’s newspapers, blogs, tweets, and a complete archive of every UK domain website.
The fresh funding will be dedicated to ensuring that millions of people can continue to access our diverse and invaluable resources, which inspire groundbreaking ideas across art, literature, science, and business. It will enable us to digitize even more of our collections, modernize our preservation methods, and enhance our outreach efforts so that the transformative power of our historical and contemporary documents reaches an even broader audience. This funding reaffirms our commitment to innovation and public service, ensuring that our collections not only honor the past but also serve as a catalyst for the future. We invite everyone to explore our treasures and unlock their potential by visiting bl.uk and starting your own journey of discovery.
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