Save Bancroft Library

[claire]

Sorry, just seen this. I can't believe how intent our administration has become on destroying all evidence of our past. Anyhow, won't stumble up onto my soapbox at this hour: petition signed and link sent to colleagues. Fingers crossed, candles lit, prayers offered and so forth...

[Suzi]

All done-
Seemed easy enough just hope it works otherwise I feel a WS1888 march coming on!!! Led by The Cat of course!

Suz x

[Robert]

A politician's idea of history : "which lie did I tell yesterday?"

[Suzi]

Can't remember!..............

[kezia]

Hello..first post so please be gentle

I am going to visit this archive next week for the first time, and didn't even know it was under threat. I have signed now and passed the link on to friends.

Thanks for this link - it is so so so important to keep our archives and record offices open and assessable.

[KatBradshaw]

Have singed up!!

[coral]

Just a Reminder

Your name is needed to save the Bancroft Library. Even if you have never been there or have no intention of doing so - please support those that do - they will maybe find information that will interest you. Even if you dont live in the Uk you can vote as an ex-pat.

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Bancroft-Road/

Coral

[coral]

Just to repeat my message above. We need your name. Please sign the petition.

Coral

[adrian]

Save Bancroft Library

The campaign to save the highly important historical resource that is Bancroft Library is being cranked up a gear as the sell off date of 5th November approaches.

A new website, with the full support of the Whitechapel Society is being set up but is not yet active. The website is:
savebancroftlibrary.org.uk

Also, there will be a campaign meeting this coming Saturday (27th) in the East End to launch a full on campaign to save Bancroft Library. More details will follow.

Until then, let's apply as much pressure on Tower Hamlets council.

ADRIAN.
(Editor: The Whitechapel Society Journal)

[Suzi]

Sure I signed it!!! Everyone here -this is SERIOUSLY important chaps!!! -sign if you haven't!!

Suzi x

[claire]

Thanks for the update Adrian...please let us know the details of any campaign meeting. Ta.

[claire]

update

This from the wonderful people at No. 10

The Government recognizes that the closure or relocation of public libraries and archives is an emotive issue and we encourage local authorities to consult communities about changes to services that will affect them. The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council, with The National Archives, will continue to support institutions to deliver services and resources the community needs by sharing best practice and advocating the value of well-resourced, responsive museum, archive and library services within communities.

But the Government remains committed to the principle that locally accountable politicians and managers should be free to decide how to deliver library and archive services in their authority in a way which is appropriate for their communities. The future of Tower Hamlets Local History and Archives Library in Bancroft Road is therefore a matter for Tower Hamlets Borough Council.
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Tosh. Complete lack of understanding of community history and mobility.

[The Grave Maurice]

I just got my own personal communication from whatsisname at No. 10. Oh boy. Here's a copy of the original link.

[coral]

I too received the email from 10 Downing Street.

Maybe the case should now be brought to the attention of the Mayor of London.

Coral

[coral]

I have just sent Boris an email. After all he was in that programme 'Who do you think you are?'

Please contact him at

mayor@london.gov.uk





Coral