Gladstone's Library

What to expect:
- Explore unexpected ways sound can shape storytelling
- Map radio treatments for your stories
- Share your work in a supportive, small group
- Go on a 'sound walk'
- Enjoy expert advice on pitching for radio

🎟️ Book your place now: buff.ly/lyA3SdJ
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Poster for a Gladstone’s Library masterclass titled “Writing with an Ear to Sound with David Hendy.” The image shows author and historian David Hendy smiling with arms crossed, wearing glasses and a blue jacket. His book “The BBC: A People’s History” appears in the lower left. Event details read: Saturday 17th January 2026, 10:30am–3pm, tickets £70, available now. Gladstone’s Library branding appears on the top left, with a link to www.gladstoneslibrary.org/events in the bottom right.

Join acclaimed writer & broadcaster, and Gladstone's Library Writer in Residence, David Hendy for a masterclass on using sound to enrich your writing.

📅 Sat 17 Jan '26
🕑 10:30AM-3PM
🎟️ £70
📍 Gladstone’s Library
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If you’d like to stay with us during Hearth, you can book your accommodation now and receive 20% off! Go to our website and click 'Rest' to book or call us on +44 (0)1244 532350.
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The Library’s ever-popular one-day micro festival is back for another year, this time with Sarah Perry, Harry Man, Dan Kaszeta and Glenn Malkin! Four authors, four talks, closing with a Q&A where all four authors talk life and books. We listen, talk, and eat together.
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A promotional poster for ‘Hearth 2026’, a one-day micro-festival at Gladstone’s Library. The event is on Saturday 31st January from 10:30am to 7:30pm. Ticket prices are listed as £110 for a full day and £60 for a half day. Featured authors are Sarah Perry, Harry Man, Dan Kaszeta, and Glenn Malkin. The poster describes four authors giving four talks, ending with a Q&A. The lower half shows an orange-tinted vintage photograph of a person lying on a fur rug reading by firelight, with the words ‘Gather round Hearth’. Gladstone’s Library’s logo appears on the right side. A banner at the bottom reads: ‘Book your tickets now | gladstoneslibrary.org’.

A poster for ‘Hearth 2026’. The schedule lists: • 10:30–11:30 — ‘Death of an Ordinary Man: Sarah Perry talks to Louisa Yates’ • 12:00–13:00 — ‘Popular Song with Harry Man’ • 13:00–14:30 — Lunch at Food for Thought • 14:30–15:30 — ‘What is Ukraine and who are Ukrainians?’ with Dan Kaszeta • 16:00–17:00 — ‘Binding the Booker Prize’ with Glenn Malkin • 17:30–18:30 — Hearth Q&A with all four speakers • 18:30 — Dinner at Food for Thought A banner along the bottom reads: ‘Book your tickets now | gladstoneslibrary.org’. The design includes yellow accents and a ‘Festival’ tag in the top-left corner.

📣 Tickets now available!📣

📆 Saturday 31st January 2026
🕐 10.30AM-7.30PM
📍 Gladstone's Library
🎟️ Full day, morning and afternoon tickets available at buff.ly/pbuNH4x

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Supporters will receive a personalised certificate, a chance to meet our Librarian and see the book, a note in our Library catalogue naming you as a Friend of the book, and more!

Join us in preserving history and supporting Gladstone’s Library for future generations.
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✨ Our goal: £3,000
✨ How to help: Donate just £30+!
John Evelyn’s writings offer a fascinating insider’s view of Restoration London, and this historic set (owned by W. E. Gladstone) now needs vital conservation.
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An image of a damaged book. The book is split in two, laid flat to show the two halves. In between them is part of the spine that has detached.

📖Befriend a Book 2025: Help Restore a Piece of History

After last year’s amazing campaign, we’re inviting you to help restore the 4-volume Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn — a treasure of Gladstone's nineteenth-century collection.
👉 Donate: buff.ly/JNy5ZzG
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Writing Kit 2026 with Kit de Waal - Gladstone's Library Gladstone’s Library is delighted to partner with Kit de Waal, for ‘Writing Kit’, a series of incredible creative writing experiences throughout 2026.

Booking is now open and places are limited! Secure your spot & explore the full programme: gladstoneslibrary.org/writing-kit

📅 Upcoming events:
1️⃣ Six-Month Writing Course | Feb–Jul 2026 | From £1735
2️⃣ Memoir (Beginner) | 30 May | £390
3️⃣ Screenwriting Foundations | 19 Sep | £390
4️⃣ Memoir (Advanced) | 17 Oct | £390
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Kit de Waal is an award-winning novelist of international bestsellers, activist, screenwriter, playwright and Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Leicester. She continues to mentor and champion emerging voices through her teaching and advocacy.
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A poster with the background image of Kit de Waal in a white shirt and black jacket in front of a black background, looking off to the left. The header reads 'Writing Kit 2026' above it reads 'Craft, Story and The Writer’s Life'. Underneath Kit, is the text: 'Gladstone’s Library launches 2026 events programme with Kit de Waal! Places are limited. Book now at gladstoneslibrary.org/writing-kit' At the bottom left is a circular logo of Gladstone's Library, and a circular logo reading 'Writing Kit'.

Gladstone’s Library is thrilled to announce an exciting events programme for 2026 with award-winning writer Kit de Waal on!

Writing Kit: Craft, Story and the Writer's Life offers a rare opportunity to learn from Kit in small, focused groups. Visit gladstoneslibrary.org/writing-kit
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Booking is essential and a £10 deposit per person is required at time of booking.

To book:
- Pick up an order form from Reception
- Visit our website -> Dine to view online booking details
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Over a photo of a table laid for Christmas Lunch is the same text as is written in the caption. Plus www.gladstoneslibrary.org | enquiries@gladlib.org | +44 (0)1244 532350

A menu reading: 2 courses: £28.95 (under 12s: £15), 3 courses: £31.95 (under 12s: £18). It lists starters, mains, desserts and beverages. You can find this information at www.gladstoneslibrary.org/bistro/

🎄Book your table for our two- or three-course Christmas Lunches from 1st to 21st December 2025!🎁

Every day from 12pm to 2:30pm (1st-21st December only), tuck in to a delicious menu of starters, mains, desserts and beverages in our Food for Thought restaurant.

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The Engagement and Learning programme at Gladstone’s Library is funded thanks to support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (@SNFoundation) who believe that everyone has an equal, inalienable right to free access to knowledge and education.
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They gave the students a virtual tour of the Library and answered questions about the Library as a tourist destination.

After a similar session last year, the students gifted the Library a piece of artwork which is displayed in the Gladstone Lounge.
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A framed drawing by Falkland Islands Community School is placed on the pavement in front of the Gladstone's Library front entrance.

✏️ Engagement and Learning Programme Update!
In October, our Engagement and Learning Officer and Fundraising and Development Manager spoke to Travel and Tourism students from the Falkland Islands Community School.
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A poster with the Gladstone's Library building in snow, a cosy bedroom, people sitting on sofas by a fire, fairy lights above the Reading Rooms and a table set for Christmas lunch. Text reads: Why not book a cosy December getaway at Gladstone’s Library? With 20% off accommodation bookings for December 2025! Book now at gladstoneslibrary.org

As the days grow colder and the nights draw in, why not cosy up by the fire at Gladstone’s Library? This December, enjoy 20% off your accommodation!

🛏️Single, twin, double rooms plus our suite available
💻 Book your December escape now — link in bio!

A brown case sitting on a parquet floor in a green-painted corridor in Gladstone's Library

Imagine you are planning a stay in a residential library. What do you pack?

If you have already stayed here (and so do not need to imagine!) what are your top tips when it comes to packing for a stay at Gladstone's Library?

A hand holds a poppy in front of the Gladstone's Library building.

Today, we remember all those who have suffered and continue to suffer because of war. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

Booking is essential and a £10 deposit per person is required at time of booking.

To book:
- Pick up an order form from Reception
- Visit our website -> Dine to view online booking details
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Over a photo of a table laid for Christmas Lunch is the same text as is written in the caption. Plus www.gladstoneslibrary.org | enquiries@gladlib.org | +44 (0)1244 532350

A menu reading: 2 courses: £28.95 (under 12s: £15), 3 courses: £31.95 (under 12s: £18). It lists starters, mains, desserts and beverages. You can find this information at www.gladstoneslibrary.org/bistro/

🎄Book your table for our two- or three-course Christmas Lunches from 1st to 21st December 2025!🎁

Every day from 12pm to 2:30pm (1st-21st December only), tuck in to a delicious menu of starters, mains, desserts and beverages in our Food for Thought restaurant.

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A Gardening Volunteer stands with two watering cans in hand at the bottom of a set of steps in the garden.

The kitchen garden of multiple raised beds, trees and a bench.

The Warden and a Gardening Volunteer walk around the kitchen garden

A Gardening Volunteer working in the kitchen garden

🌿Ever wondered what’s down the steps at the back of our garden? Though this area is out of bounds for visitors, these photos offer a sneak peek...

Once overgrown, it’s now a thriving kitchen garden with chard, tomatoes, rhubarb & more, thanks to our amazing volunteers!

A photo of author Caroline Crampton and a picture of her books 'A Body Made of Glass' and 'The Way to the Sea'. The logo of Gladstone's Library is in the top right corner. Text reads: Book your tickets for: Masterclass: Putting Yourself on the Page with Caroline Crampton, Saturday 8th November 10.30AM-3PM, Tickets: £70.

📣 Two new tickets released!📣 Join writer and podcaster Caroline Crampton for a one-day masterclass. Learn how to weave personal journeys into works of creative non-fiction, balancing structure, pacing, and material for maximum impact.

🗓Sat 8 Nov '25
🕓10.30AM-3PM
🎟️£70

Our website to book!

Vital restoration work to our beautiful Grade 1 listed building's roof will be taking place from October 2025 to May 2026. There may be some disruption, scaffolding, additional noise and limited parking onsite during your visit. Please do get in touch if you have any questions.

The accommodation wing of Gladstone's Library with scaffolding up and over the roof.

A chimney at Gladstone's Library with scaffolding around it. In the background is a view across trees and a nearby Church.

A chimney at Gladstone's Library with scaffolding around it shows signs of restoration work.

The first piece of restoration work has started on the Library's chimney!

A huge thank you to the team involved for days spent erecting scaffolding and for the work that has gone into the process so far. We hope you are as delighted as us to see this brilliant work beginning!

We are delighted to share the impact report from our 15-month Heritage Fund pilot project focusing on engagement and learning with young people aged 16 to 24.

Read our full report on our Latest News page!

A page of the report mentioned in this post, listing sessions that were delivered to young people during this project, and feedback from the young people.

Mae’n bleser gennym rannu’r adroddiad effaith ar gyfer ein prosiect peilot 15 mis gyda’r Gronfa Dreftadaeth, sy’n canolbwyntio ar ymgysylltu a dysgu gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 16 a 24 oed.

Darllenwch ein hadroddiad llawn ar ein tudalen Newyddion Diweddaraf!

A poster with the Gladstone's Library building in snow, a cosy bedroom, people sitting on sofas by a fire, fairy lights above the Reading Rooms and a table set for Christmas lunch. Text reads: Why not book a cosy December getaway at Gladstone’s Library? With 20% off accommodation bookings for December 2025! Book now at gladstoneslibrary.org

As the days grow colder and the nights draw in, why not cosy up by the fire at Gladstone’s Library? This December, enjoy 20% off your accommodation!

🛏️Single, twin, double rooms plus our suite available
💻 Book your December escape now — link in bio!