Supporter stories

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    • Thana Chawishly, Adopt a Book donor

    • I find the Library’s talks and tours interesting and would like my granddaughters to share my love and care for books and knowledge.
  • Jose M Diaz de Bustamante main photo
    • Jose M Diaz de Bustamante

    • I have been a (most satisfied and grateful) user of the Rare Books & Music, and Manuscripts section for years, and I think that I must pay back your kindness and invaluable help.
  • Steve & Lindsey Cottam  main photo
    • Steve & Lindsey Cottam

    • We love the beautiful Northumberland Coast and all the special places associated with the early Northumbrian Christian pioneers; we regularly visit Lindisfarne and the surrounding areas. The least we could do is help the Library keep the St Cuthbert Gospel, an incomparable volume, in its care.
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    • William Gilpin

    • St Cuthbert had strong connections with the North. We supported a church of this name at Kentmere and our namesake was Bernard Gilpin known as the ‘Apostle of the North’.
  • Thomas Bailey main photo
    • Thomas Bailey

    • My family is from the North East and the area continues to be my spiritual home. I was compelled to support the acquisition of the St Cuthbert Gospel as it feels so close to my heritage.
  • isral Duke main photo
    • Isral Duke

    • Old texts are extremely valuable for civilization as record, influence, and as insight to those who came before us, so I support the acquisition of the St Cuthbert Gospel.
  • sylvia hargreaves main photo
    • Sylvia Hargreaves

    • Heard about this admirable Adopt a Book scheme from a friend years ago and have adopted books for my children, both avid readers.
  • Zena main photo
    • Zena

    • For over 20 years I've used the wide resources of the British Library, especially when researching. Respect!

Please share your stories with us - we'd love to hear why you have chosen to give to the British Library.