Transport for London (TfL) has closed all free book exchanges at Underground stations, citing fire hazard concerns from the London Fire Brigade. This decision impacts popular sites like Clapham North and Oval, where locals enjoyed swapping books. Signs at affected stations express sadness about the closure and gratitude for community support. TfL is reviewing its procedures and hopes to collaborate with local communities to redistribute books elsewhere. They acknowledge that if safety regulations can be met, these exchanges could potentially return in the future.
According to TfL, the London Fire Brigade has deemed these little free libraries a fire hazard, leading to their removal from underground stations.
TfL stated they would work with the London Fire Brigade and communities to assess if book swaps can comply with fire regulations for possible reinstatement.
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