British Library

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was British Library built?July 1, 1973
2. How big is British Library?Over 170 million items, with approximately 14 million books
3. What is the location?St Pancras, London, England
4. What is the building completion?1998
5. How many books does the British Library have?About 14 million books, plus many other items like maps and music.
6. When did the British Library become its own library?It became independent on July 1, 1973, after being part of the British Museum.

Copyright Deposit Library: A library legally entitled to receive a copy of every publication issued in a country.
Manuscript: A document written by hand, often of historical or literary significance.
Archive: A collection of historical records or documents, preserved for their enduring value.