Identity area
Reference code
GB BLN MR-RT-137
Title
British Library Newspaper Collection
Date(s)
- 1801 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
52 000 newspaper and periodical titles ; Publications
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
Its is a national library of the United Kingdom and is one of the largest libraries in the world. It is estimated to contain between 170 and 200 million items from many countries. It is famous for spanning nearly 3,000 years, the British Library holds over 150 million items representing every age of written civilisation. As well as books, you'll find illuminated manuscripts, maps, stamps, photographs, music and much more.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Collections includes all UK national daily and Sunday newspapers from 1801 to the present, most UK and Irish regional and local newspapers, selected newspapers from around the world in European languages, a range of UK and Irish popular periodicals, mostly published weekly and fortnightly.
These would include coverage of the Rivonia Trial.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Contact repository.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Electronic catalogue available online - http://catalogue.bl.uk/