National Library of Australia: Tardis holds 7.7 million items | The Canberra Times

I’ve had the privilege of peeking into some of these worlds throughout my career, both as a journalist and researcher; these included a highly secure “safety room” where treasures ranging from the country’s first pound note to Patrick White’s glasses were kept. I would say it’s a seemingly cramped and disappointing space, all gray steel compacts and fluorescent lighting. But peruse the shelves and have a gloved curator open the box and boom! You’re in the Tardis again.