The British Library is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This accessibility statement applies to our Blogs Archive at https://blogs-archive.bl.uk/.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the exemption listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:
Content not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
- The structure of archival blog content may not be marked with appropriate headings, titles, or other structural components, meaning that assistive technologies can not programmatically detect the structure of the document and accurately interpret and convey the content. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.2 (Meaningful Sequence).
- The presence of links within archival blog material may only be signified via the use of colour, meaning that users with visual or cognitive impairments may struggle to discern their presence. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.1 (Use of Colour).
- The purpose of links within archival blog content may not be apparent through text alone, meaning that users of assistive technologies or with cognitive impairments may struggle to understand their purpose. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.4 (Link Purpose in Context).
- Touch targets of menus within archival blog content may not have sufficient size or spacing when used on mobile devices, meaning that users (and particularly those who have difficulty in confidently targeting or operating small controls) may have difficulty activating them accurately. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.5.8 (Target Size – Minimum).
- Non-English phrases within archival blog material may not be marked with appropriate ‘lang’ attributes, meaning that assistive technologies can not programmatically detect the language and switch pronunciation rules and users of such technologies may not be able to understand the content. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 3.1.2 (Language of Parts).
In relation to all of the above, the British Library’s web archive captures websites, including the British Library’s own archival web content, in their original, unmodified format. The Library cannot in any way alter the presentation of archival works captured on behalf of the nation for the purpose of preservation in perpetuity. As such, the content presented by the British Library Blogs Archive is therefore exempt from the Regulations under Reg 4(2)(f)(i) (Authenticity of reproduction of heritage items).
How we tested this website
This website was last tested on 07 April 2026. A representative sample of archival blog content was tested using Google Lighthouse and Wave.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This accessibility statement was prepared on 07 April 2026. It was last updated on 14 October 2026.
Feedback and Contact Information
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on the page for a specific Site or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, or if you need information on this website in a different accessible format, please contact the Head of Corporate Information Management:
- Email: FOI-Enquiries@bl.uk
- Write to: Corporate Information Unit, British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 20 working days.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).