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Overdue Leeds Central Library books returned 50 years late

Two 1836 fossil volumes by Reverend William Buckland were returned to Leeds Central Library after nearly 50 years, avoiding fines since late fees were scrapped in 2019.

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The books, which were due to be returned in March 1976, were unearthed at a Beverley charity shop.

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Darlington Library sees book returned more than 60 years late

At the time the library was expecting the return of the book, a pint of milk cost three pence and the average house price was £2599

·County Durham, United Kingdom
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Overdue Leeds Central Library books returned 50 years late

The books, which were due to be returned in March 1976, were unearthed at a Beverley charity shop.

·United Kingdom
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Library books returned 50 years late - after turning up in East Yorks charity shop

A pair of library books have been returned 50 years after they were due back – after they were found in a Beverley charity shop.

·York, United Kingdom
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The Press broke the news in York, United Kingdom on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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