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    West Wing Library Refurbishment Summer 2024

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    Date: Thursday, 23 May 2024

    Antiquities, Adventures & Aristocracy

    An exhibition on the extraordinary life of Howe Peter Browne, 2nd Marquess of Sligo

    Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024

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    British Library Newspapers :1800-1900

    Part I includes 48 national, regional and local publications taken directly from the extensive holdings of the British Library. Part II includes 22 additional regional titles. Featuring key British newspapers, it provides a comprehensive view of British and world news, culture and society during the 19th century.

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