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Ukrainian Community in North Ayrshire
The Shevchenko Library and Archive
The Shevchenko Library and Archive (SL&A) in London is one of the largest Ukrainian émigré libraries in Europe. It stands as a cultural, historical, and academic centre that preserves the invaluable heritage of the Ukrainian diaspora.
Main objectives
Preservation
To preserve historical and cultural items — books, documents, works of art.
Cataloguing
To maintain a comprehensive and accessible archive for future generations.
Research Support
To assist students and scholars with academic work on Ukrainian topics.
Cultural Engagement
To promote Ukrainian heritage through events and exhibitions.
What’s Inside the Shevchenko Library?
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The Shevchenko Library and Archive holds a unique collection of cultural and historical treasures that reflect the depth and richness of Ukrainian heritage.
From rare books and periodicals to valuable artworks and photographs, the archive offers insight into the legacy of the Ukrainian diaspora in the UK and beyond.
These collections are available to students, researchers, and anyone interested in exploring the story of Ukraine through literature, art, and memory.
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Book & Periodical Collection
Over 35,000 volumes including academic publications, rare émigré works, fiction, Ukrainian periodicals, encyclopedias, and old prints collected over decades.
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Art & Sculpture
Includes icons, lithographs, paintings, and sculptures. The collection features works by Grygor Kruk, Ivan Trush, Oleksa Novakivsky and many more.
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Archive Materials
More than 10,000 pages of unique documents — including papers of prominent Ukrainian political and cultural figures such as Hetman Danylo Skoropadsky and MP Stefan Terlezki.
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Ukrainian Philately
Founded in 1971, this collection presents an extensive archive of Ukrainian postage stamps and memorabilia, first exhibited in the UK by Teodor Fedyshyn.