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Standing up for freedom: the Library of Birmingham and Charlie Hebdo

In September 2013 Malala Yousafzai opened the brand new Library of Birmingham with a speech which has since been quoted many times. “And let us not forget that even one book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change … Continue reading

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The great feast of language: English language and Shakespeare

On the morning of 3rd September 2013 the new Library of Birmingham will be declared open. Just 24 hours in advance, it was announced that it will be opened not by a politician or member of the Royal Family but … Continue reading

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