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Shakespeare's Globe Opens Free Research and Collections Centre on Bankside
Shakespeare's Globe has opened a new Research and Collections Centre on Bankside, offering free public access to its extensive archives and a dedicated Shakespeare library. This purpose-built facility houses thousands of books, rare early modern texts, and a comprehensive archive of the Globe’s own productions, serving academics, practitioners, and enthusiasts.
Julian Adebayo·October 12, 2026
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Preserving Knowledge: The Enduring Challenge for Libraries
In 1815, after British forces burned the Library of Congress, former President Thomas Jefferson sold his entire 6,487-volume personal collection to restart the nation's intellectual heart.
Karim El-Sayed·June 23, 2026