The British Library (also known as the British Library) New Library was officially opened on June 25, 1998 and was finally completed in London on June 25, 1998. Queen Elizabeth II attended the opening ceremony on May 2, 1998. The British Library was the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world's most famous and book-rich libraries, its predecessor was the British Museum (also known as the British Museum) library built in 1753 and officially opened to readers on June 25, 1998. The building of the new library began in 1962, after a long controversy, and the project began in 1982. During the construction process, the price continues to increase, from the initial £74 million and the last £520 million planned. Since the new exhibition hall has opened thousands of computers, eight thousands of publications, a two-pack of books,