by Amy Sumner | Tuesday, 17th July 2018 | 0 Comments
In the run-up to Gladfest 2018, we caught up with author Joanna Cannon to discuss her latest book Three Things About Elsie as well as her favourite reading memories and top tips for thriving in the world of publishing!
by Amy Sumner | Monday, 16th July 2018 | 0 Comments
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is pleased to announce that Caruso St John have won the competition to design a prestigious new building for Gladstone’s Library in North Wales and redevelop the existing Grade I listed library and its landscape.
by Amy Sumner | Friday, 06th July 2018 | 0 Comments
Have you ever wondered what the above symbol is? We use it everywhere - on our website, on our social media, our merchandise, even our business cards – it has, in time, become the symbol for Gladstone’s Library. But what exactly is it a symbol for? Where does it come from and what does it mean?
by Amy Sumner | Thursday, 05th July 2018 | 0 Comments
We, the team at Gladstone’s Library, often come across little things in the library and archives that offer intrigue; especially since some of us are still new here! The library is over 100 years old so there are bound to be secrets to explore! One such occasion, for me, was the inscription in the Theology Room (one of our Reading Rooms), and the declaration of ‘undying affection’ for our founder, William Ewart Gladstone...
by Amy Sumner | Monday, 02nd July 2018 | 0 Comments
We are delighted to today reveal the names of the 13 writers shortlisted for our prestigious Writers in Residence award for 2019.
by Amy Sumner | Thursday, 21st June 2018 | 0 Comments
We love picnics - who doesn’t? It’s an absolutely inarguable fact that sandwiches taste better when eaten outside in the sunshine. The same goes, funnily enough, for quiche, salad, salmon, baked potatoes and cold meats. Which, by an incredible coincidence, are the exact foods that will be on offer at Picnic Day at Gladstone’s Library on Tuesday, 3rd July!
by Amy Sumner | Thursday, 21st June 2018 | 0 Comments
Gladstone's Library and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is pleased to announce the four practices shortlisted to design a prestigious new building and re-develop the existing Grade I listed library and landscape.
by Amy Sumner | Wednesday, 20th June 2018 | 0 Comments
Please note, the Library will be closed for the day on Monday, 2nd July for our Annual Gladstone Lecture and Founder's Day.
