British Library planning Leeds branch with Boston Spa upgrade

Documents obtained by Guardian show ‘ambitious’ plans for British Library North

The British Library has embarked upon “ambitious” plans to open a branch in Leeds as part of a drive to expand the organisation’s activities in the north of England.

Board meeting minutes obtained by the Guardian reveal the library has been in discussions with Leeds city council about potential locations for a facility referred to as British Library North.

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