(AGENPARL) – mer 18 dicembre 2024 Looking back at 2024
                                                                                         
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As 2024 draws to a close we want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the support we’ve received throughout this year. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to recover from last year’s cyber-attack. You can find a detailed list of what’s currently available ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q-6dzGOmfuwUg3fuUGkELT7eBxGqZuEQKh8gUq22ap2OuDu-YGgV44O0g1Gua ) on our website, along with our seasonal closures ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q-6dzGOmfuwUg3vuUGuAJ7YmM0YkNYbBquoe5HfbujNBTQsRBUOZABjdVilB9 ).
Thank you also to our supporters and partners. We were overwhelmed by the kind donations to our conservation appeal ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q-6dzGOmfuwUg3_uUGhObhtqdq9yP69nngSuWaOfbkCn2MW3SiuFU0GcEvCRw ), which exceeded our target. Without generous supporters and our incredible partners we wouldn’t be able to open up our collection for everyone. Read on to learn how we did this in 2024 and some of our exciting plans for 2025.
The letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning 
Our collection is constantly growing. Among its many wonders we’re pleased to announce that we’ve recently acquired a series of letters from Victorian poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning – one of the most important English writers of the 19th century. We’ve also acquired the archive of John Galsworthy, author of the Forsyte Saga.  
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Create a lasting legacy
Gifts in wills continue to help our collection grow, supporting the acquisition of exceptional new items and opening up a world of inspiration for generations to come.
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Bringing our collection to life
For two magical evenings in October our collection came to life on the façade of the Queens Hotel in Leeds for the city’s spellbinding festival, Light Night Leeds.
We commissioned a vast and enchanting artwork and immersive soundscape to delight festival goers. The BookBinder was created by artists Illuminos using drawings, prints and images from our digital collection. Missed it in Leeds? Watch the full projection online.
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Be inspired at the Library this Christmas
If you’re stuck for what to do during Twixmas why not gift yourself a visit to our five-star exhibition, Medieval Women: In Their Own Words? Beat the cold and bundle up in every sense by buying one of our combined tickets for both Medieval Women and A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang at our St Pancras site. And why not finish with a visit to one of our cafés or shops ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q-6dzGOmfuwUg4_uUGnSOcliz_CZ9AOxEIRKarjAO57FIIYSEezbvpR0fQbhE ) for a festive treat?
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Opening soon: Fighting to Be Heard
17 January – 27 April 2025
Cartwright Hall, Bradford
Boxing and calligraphy unexpectedly collide in an exhibition featuring rare items from our Arabic and Urdu collections, as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. This free exhibition explores connections between the two disciplines through the eyes of a group of British South Asian Muslim men living in Bradford today.
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Empowering young voices in 2025
Young Creators Lab, our pioneering digital content programme for 18 – 24 year olds, made waves this year. With generous support from the Helen Hamlyn Trust, we welcomed 12 budding young creators to the Library to create fascinating stories inspired by our collection. If you or someone you know is interested in taking part in 2025, applications are open now ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q-6dzGOmfuwUg5vuUGrrTK-jA1zSrHSWz79cXfvXTp3XTGb5y8fKDCYzAAAOU ).
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Did you see Beyond the Bassline near you?
And last but by no means least, this year, our Beyond the Bassline exhibition was shared simultaneously across our partnership of 32 public libraries, alongside a programme of events. A whopping 798,000 people got involved.
Highlights included an event exploring Huddersfield’s sound system culture and a celebration of music producer Winston Hazel in Sheffield. What a year!
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