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Edinburgh Libraries' housebound service
Unknown, 1964, Photograph
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Edinburgh Libraries' housebound service
Edinburgh Libraries' housebound service
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34756
Title
Volunteers deliver books as part of Edinburgh Libraries' housebound service
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Unknown
Date
1964
Size
14.4 x 9.8 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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This service was launched as Books on Wheels in 1964 in partnership with the WRVS and Social Services Dept. Today a team of RVS volunteers still help deliver books to the doorstep of those who are housebound through illness or disability. Around 450 housebound deliveries are made each month.
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Edinburgh Libraries - 125 years
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