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Exterior of large, multi storey concrete clad building. Trees in foreground.
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British Library Boston Spa

British Library
Boston Spa, Wetherby
LS23 7BQ
United Kingdom

You can consult millions of items including books, periodicals, newspapers, microfilm, sound recordings and electronic resources in our Reading Room at Boston Spa, near Wetherby in Yorkshire.

Everyone can use our Reading Rooms for study and research, and you don’t need to pre-book. You just need a Reader Pass, and you’re in.

We have extended the range of material available in Yorkshire, including every book, magazine, journal and newspaper published in the UK. 

Buggy friendly
Wheelchair access
The Reading Room is on the ground floor and has full wheelchair access. We have access to height-adjustable tables, alternative keyboards, and facilities for people with visual and hearing impairments.

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