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Just one person, one donation, can make a difference to The British Library.
The Library is a beloved institution, home to the world’s knowledge, but it is also a charity built on the donation, patronage and support of those whose intellectual, cultural and economic well-being it protects.
You can make a difference yourself to help protect the world’s knowledge at The British Library. Donate now.
Harbouring a world of thought and progress, the Library is an essential and irreplaceable resource, putting collections of over 150 million items at your fingertips, including such treasures as Shakespeare’s First Folio, Magna Carta and Handel’s Messiah.
From a single donation to a lifetime as a friend or patron, there are many ways you can support the Library and start benefiting from closer involvement.