Anything But Silent

Written by: The British Library
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  • Buzzing, creative, brave. Places of sanctuary, freedom, and the unexpected. Libraries don’t just keep our stories safe; they’re where new stories begin. Meet the people around the world making amazing things happen in them. Hosted by Cleo Laskarin from our exhibitions team. Books are only the beginning. Libraries are alive, and they’re anything but silent. Supported by the Eccles Centre for American Studies at the British Library. A Pixiu Production.
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Episodes
  • Libraries under lockdown

    Libraries under lockdown
    May 28 2020
    Amid the pandemic, we hear from the British Library team ensuring crucial documents are delivered to public health services, a library that has exchanged books for food parcels, and a bridal studio, supported by our Business and IP Centre, who pivoted to ‘something new’ when the crisis hit.
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    29 mins
  • Joining the library: Steve Berry

    Joining the library: Steve Berry
    Mar 26 2020
    New York Times best selling Author Steve Berry joins us to talk about one of his favourite books, The Twisted Claw #18 in The Hardy Boys series by Franklin W. Dixon. This episode was recorded before the current global outbreak - we hope you are all staying safe.
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    8 mins
  • Uncovering mysteries and secrets

    Uncovering mysteries and secrets
    Mar 17 2020
    Hear how a Librarian solved a 33 year cold case, why the British Library is currently researching some mysterious toilet paper and how a library in Manchester is helping it's patrons uncover the secrets of their own past.
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    37 mins

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