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Friends of the National Libraries

FNL: Saving the nation's written and printed heritage.                                                        Since 1931 the FNL has helped over 270 libraries, county record offices and museums, to acquire thousands of rare books, manuscripts and archives that might otherwise have been lost to this country.

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Welcome to the Friends of the National Libraries

  1. About FNL

    The FNL helps not just national libraries but the nation's libraries and collecting institutions, including record offices and museums, to acquire books, manuscripts and archives.

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  2. Join FNL

    Members of the FNL provide invaluable support for our work and enjoy an increasing range of benefits - find out more here and join the FNL today.

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  3. Search FNL Grants

    Since 1931 FNL grants have ensured that thousands of books, archives and collections have been saved for the nation. Search our grants database to find out more.

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  4. Milton's Cottage

    The Milton's Cottage Trust is offering FNL members free entry to the home of John Milton (1608-1674), one of England’s greatest poets.

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Other previous grants

  • // Title: Rex Platonicus, sive, de potentissimi principis Iacobi ... ad Academiam Oxoniensem adventu ... // Institution: British Library // Read more
  • // Title: A Grant of Land of land to Abbey Dore, Herefordshire // Institution: Hereford Cathedral Library // Read more

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Our previous grants are available online for you to browse or search.

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