My daughter and I both love the ambiance of the British Library and feel proud to be Readers. Supporting the Adopt a Book scheme is the least I can do.
Melissa Calcraft
Our family made donations to the Conservation programme in memory of my mum who was an avid reader and loved Jane Austen, cookery books, travel books, and more.
Allis Moss, Adopt a Book donor
While coming to interview someone at the British Library last year I happened to notice a poster about adopting a book. It struck a chord with me as I had recently lost my father and was looking for ways to pay tribute to him, particularly as my Dad had donated his body to research and I wanted something tangible to dedicate to his memory. By chance I had also visited Highgate Cemetery and the grave of George Eliot a few weeks previously. So when the Adopt-a-Book team said her novel Daniel Deronda was available for adoption I snapped it up.
David Rayner
The history of Christianity in Britain during the Anglo-Saxon and medieval periods is a foundation of our culture, and I simply wanted to support the Library's efforts to secure the St Cuthbert Gospel.
Rosemary Gutch
For many years we have been regular visitors to Holy Island and are familiar with the St Cuthbert story. I feel very strongly that the Gospel should remain in Britain and that as many people as possible should be able to see this great work of art and scholarship.
Jane Mitchell
On 4 January 2012, I heard the BBC Radio 4 programme ‘In Our Time: The Written World'. I am very keen on Anglo-Saxon work and our nation's history, and as a Christian I feel I must support the appeal to save the St Cuthbert Gospel. When the book is digitised it will give so many people access to this unique object.
Ken Phillip
The British Library is the number once place I visit when I come down to London from the north. I think that the holdings, and exhibitions that allow public access, are tremendously important. I want to support the purchase of the St Cuthbert Gospel because the story of the Saint is breathtaking and this volume is of great value to Britain.
Caroline Whitfield, Adopt a Book donor
My daughter is passionate about Tudor history so adopting ‘The History of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of England’ is a wonderful way to connect her with the materials from this period.
