The Montagu Butler Library is one of the world's most comprehensive collections dedicated to the

Esperanto language Esperanto (, ) is the world's most widely spoken constructed international auxiliary language. Created by L. L. Zamenhof in 1887 to be 'the International Language' (), it is intended to be a universal second language for international commun ...

. Housing an extensive array of literary works, historical documents, and scholarly resources, this library serves as a vital hub for researchers, enthusiasts, and scholars of this universal language. Located at the

Esperanto Esperanto (, ) is the world's most widely spoken Constructed language, constructed international auxiliary language. Created by L. L. Zamenhof in 1887 to be 'the International Language' (), it is intended to be a universal second language for ...

Association of Britain. It is named after Montagu C. Butler, author of a number of works including ''Step by Step in Esperanto'' and the comprehensive ''Esperanto-English Dictionary.'' The collections started with Butler's personal collection and the library of the

Esperanto Association of Britain The Esperanto Association of Britain (EAB) is a registered educational charity whose objective is to advance education in and about the international language Esperanto and to preserve and promote the culture and heritage of Esperanto for the educ ...

. It is housed in purpose-built premises at the offices of the

which are now located at the Wedgwood Memorial College, Barlaston,

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, having moved from

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in April 2001 due to financial pressures.

Collections

The library collects Esperanto literature, writings about

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, and archival materials related to the history of Esperanto. There are approximately 13000 books in its collection; there are also other materials.

References

External links

Esperanto Association of Britain

Catalogue
Buildings and structures in Stoke-on-Trent Esperanto libraries Libraries in Staffordshire Esperanto in the United Kingdom {{library-stub

Collections

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