# British Library Act 1972, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act to establish a national library for the United Kingdom under the control and management of a new Board and incorporating the Library of the British Museum; and for connected purposes.
[27th July 1972]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/54/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-library-act-1972/introduction
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