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Gladstone's Library
@gladlib
A unique residential library in North Wales with beautiful Reading Rooms, Food for Thought restaurant, accommodation and more. Read, write, rest!
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Sep 27, 2025
    We have grounds work taking place (mainly outside the building) from Monday 29th September until Friday 3rd October. There may be some disruption and noise, and parking will be limited. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to telling you some exciting news soon!
    Poster reads: GENERAL NOTICE: Grounds work taking place Monday 29th September-Friday 3rd October. There may be some disruption and additional noise. Parking onsite will be limited. Thank you for your patience and support.
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Oct 10, 2020
    'I have always believed that Paradise will be a kind of library' - Jorge Luis Borges
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Oct 1, 2023
    Happy first of October! Here's to crunchy leaves, crackling fires and cosy nights on comfy seats.
    A picture of the Gladstone Room lounge showing leather sofas arranged around a lit fire in a hearth
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Oct 21, 2022
    Our Reading Rooms are just the place to sit on a cold day. Find a cosy corner and read a favourite book. The Theology Room is open from 9 am until 10 pm every day, whatever the weather!
    Theology Room ground floor: two levels of windows surrounded by bookshelves. Fairylights are suspended from the gallery
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Jul 25, 2024
    Our news feed is rammed full of weird 'wild content' videos rather than the people we actually follow. We would much rather see writers, books, literary magazines, theological posts and the like, so please drop a comment here. If we interact, maybe we'll see more of your work!
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Jan 4, 2021
    'I have always believed that Paradise will be a kind of library' - Jorge Luis Borges
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Nov 1, 2023
    This is the view from the Reading Room desk when I start a shift on a wintry morning. It's a great way to start the day! Louise, Reading Room Assistant.
    A view across the ground floor of the Theology Room showing desks, pillars and bookshelves.
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    Aug 13, 2023
    People tell us they get three times as much writing done at Gladstone's Library as anywhere else - but it's fine to take a break while you are here and read something for leisure, too! Bring a bestseller with you when you stay. 🙂 Thank you to Jake Campbell for the picture
    A view of the Theology Room from the upper gallery, taking in the ground floor, bookshelves and the vestibule into the history room
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Aug 8, 2023
    We are delighted to announce Gladstone's Library has received £777,246 from the National Heritage Memorial Fund. The Library has received the grant to help undertake major repairs to this historic building including the entrance porch, the roof, and the Reading Room ceiling.
    Overhead view of the Library building, as taken by drone. The slate roof, stone walls and windows are visible.
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Nov 18, 2020
    'I have always believed that Paradise will be a kind of library' - Jorge Luis Borges
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Oct 24, 2024
    “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.” ― Sir Francis Bacon "Please do not chew the books." ― The Gladstone's Library Team
    A picture of books on a desk in a bay window. There is leaded glass behind the seat and there are bookshelves on three sides.
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Apr 1, 2023
    Revel in the romance of the Reading Rooms! The best way to make the most of the Theology Room is to stay with us. You could sit here from 9am to 10pm, and then find your bedroom just a short walk from the bookshelves 🛏️ Picture by @ldlapinski on Twitter
    Perspective from one end of the Theology Room. The galleries, pillars and roof beams run at diagonals to the far wall
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Jul 1, 2024
    When you check in to stay with us, we give you a little bookmark. All the important times are on there: when you can have lunch, when the Reading Rooms open and last orders in the Restaurant. It also doubles as, well, a bookmark! (Pic by Katie Hale - whose new book is out soon!)
    A book held up in the Theology Room. The room is visible past the pages. It holds writing chairs with handles and also leather chairs for relaxing. The galleries and bookshelves are visible. There is a blue bookmark in the book.
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    Gladstone's Library
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    Mar 18, 2024
    Big news! We are excited to announce that Gladstone’s Library has been awarded £126,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for an 18-month organisation, audiences, and archives scoping project. 1/3
    An array of books set out on cushions. They have been prepped for a school visit.
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