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Transport for London (TfL) said the Book Swaps scheme could return to 15 surface-level Tube stations next month after a "suitable fire-proof storage solution" was found.
Transport for London (TfL) said the Book Swaps scheme could return to 15 surface-level Tube stations next month after a "suitable fire-proof storage solution" was found.
However, the Tube station bookswaps now face the end of the road after London Fire Brigade told them to close due to safety ...
Transport for London (TfL) have removed 'free book libraries' which were previously present at a number of London underground stations over vandalism fears and fire safety concerns.
Will Noble All London Underground Book Swaps Closed At Request Of Fire Brigade Update: Since we published this article on Wednesday, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has stepped in to demand that ...
All the London Underground’s free book libraries have been shut down. TfL’s free book exchanges have been called a fire hazard. Written by India Lawrence Staff Writer, UK Wednesday 12 March 2025.
The London Underground’s book exchanges could be saved after Sadiq Khan stepped in over TfL’s decision to scrap them. Transport for London (TfL) axed the mini-libraries on Tuesday, ...
However, the Tube station bookswaps now face the end of the road after London Fire Brigade told them to close due to safety concerns the ‘combustible material’ poses.