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| It nearly burned down in 1982, with the loss of the Russian collection, but survived nonetheless. | | It nearly burned down in 1982, with the loss of the Russian collection, but survived nonetheless. |
| It underwent a refurbishment reputed to have cost £3.5million in 2006-2007, blending elements of the old Edwardian edifice with architecture which would do credit to the Mall which faces it across the Town Square. | | It underwent a refurbishment reputed to have cost £3.5million in 2006-2007, blending elements of the old Edwardian edifice with architecture which would do credit to the Mall which faces it across the Town Square. |
− | Unfortunately a large chunk of books got lost during the redevelopment process. | + | Unfortunately a large chunk of books were disposed of during the redevelopment process ([http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/1866925.0/ Council admits it destroyed books]). |
− | There was a second minor fire in 2008 | + | There was a second minor fire in 2008. |
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| * Sunday, Adult Library, Children's Library and Audio Visual Library 12noon-4pm (Reference Library is unavailable) | | * Sunday, Adult Library, Children's Library and Audio Visual Library 12noon-4pm (Reference Library is unavailable) |
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