Plans go in for William Salt Library

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Bum.

 

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From the facebook page

We have some exciting news for you this morning...
NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING SECURED FOR STAFFORDSHIRE HISTORY CENTRE
Staffordshire County Council and its partner the William Salt Library Trust, has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £3,964,000 towards the Staffordshire History Centre project.

Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project will include an extension to the existing Staffordshire Record Office on Eastgate Street in Stafford incorporating the William Salt Library. The Library will be restored and will retell the story of the building as well as William Salt and his collection. A modern glazed link between the Library and the record office will create a new entrance and permanent exhibition space to showcase the collections.
In addition to modern reading areas, and research labs the centre will also allow people to discover more about their family or local history by visiting exhibitions, taking part in events and family activities.

Extra strong rooms will provide space for a further 55 years of collections and a new learning offer will be created for schools with courses for students and adult learners. The centre will be supported by a programme of touring exhibitions and targeted projects to reach all communities across the county.
The project will create exciting and imaginative ways to connect Staffordshire people and their stories.

 

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It is difficult to imagine just how terrified the staff of the William Salt Library must be feeling.

Please spare a thought for them in these arduous times.