[LINK] Google to digitise 250,000 British Library books

[Tom Worthington]

On 23/06/11 10:26, Michael Skeggs mike at bystander.net wrote:

> ... their rare manuscripts exhibition is excellent. ...

Yes, the rare manuscripts at the British Library are worth a look. Their 
"turn the page" simulation is clever: 
<http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/ttp/ttpbooks.html>.

> ... if you are anywhere near King's Cross station in London.

While in the area, I recommend a walk along the Regent's Canal towpath 
from Thornhill Bridge Community Gardens in Caledonian Road (behind the 
station), to the London Canal Museum in New Wharf Road: 
<http://www.islington.gov.uk/Environment/outdoor/parks/your_parks/greenspace_az/greenspace_t/thornhill_bridge.asp>.


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