The British Library

📍 London, United Kingdom🗓 Founded 1973👥 1,309 employees💰 Last funded Nov 2025
We are the UK’s national library. We give access to the world’s most comprehensive collection of over 170 million items - a living collection that grows every single day. Dating back 3,000 years, the collection includes Shakespeare’s First Folio, Magna Carta, a rare recording of Florence Nightingale and even Sylvia Pankhurst’s poems written on toilet paper from prison… But the collection also includes this morning’s newspapers, blogs and tweets, as well as a copy of every UK domain website. Our collection helps to open up a world of ideas. It can inspire people to start businesses. Spark new works of art and literature. Make scientific discoveries. Visit bl.uk to start your journey of discovery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in The British Library?
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When did The British Library last raise funding?
The most recent investment in The British Library recorded on gritt.io was in November 2025.
When was The British Library founded?
The British Library was founded in 1973.
What industry is The British Library in?
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Where is The British Library based?
The British Library is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.