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    The experts at Time Out London and Londonist recommend this place
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    meezan r.
    "Wow, absolutely love the Reading Rooms."(14 Tips)
    Emily S.
    "usually not crowded exhibit of the Magna Carta"(7 Tips)
    Juli F.
    "important manuscripts"(5 Tips)
    Zoe S.
    "Good for informal meetings and has Business and IP centre resource."(5 Tips)
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  • Louise D.
    Louise DoolanJanuary 26, 2010
    Excellent exhibition and access to so many interest materials Read more
  • Julien L.
    Julien LouëtAugust 25, 2014
    Interressant!
  • Pub Diaries w.
    Pub Diaries www.pubdiaries.comOctober 13, 2011
    Business and IP Library is a fantastic resource
  • Julianna Z.heart icon on user image
    Julianna ZienoFebruary 18, 2014
    Fun but can't take pics
  • Jonathan D.
    Jonathan DavisFebruary 10, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Thank goodness for understanding staff. Temporary replacement cards are a beautiful thing!
  • Loula
    LoulaDecember 2, 2009
    much more than a bunch of books, the business library is fantastic!
  • Karen W.
    Karen WisdomFebruary 15, 2014
    Wouldn't recommend the visitor wifi and don't expect any help from the IP Centre on a Saturday :(
  • Martin B.
    Martin BucinskasMay 24, 2011
    I personally recomend a book called Child 44
  • Dalice T.
    Dalice TrostFebruary 9, 2012
    Free wifi! Thanks.
  • britishlibrary
    britishlibraryFebruary 24, 2012
    In the exhibition galleries
  • In A.
    In ArsenioMay 17, 2012
    nice place :)
  • 5teven Films
    5teven FilmsOctober 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Loads of information for start-ups.
  • Viviana M.
    Viviana MeroniJanuary 12, 2012
    Here to see the dickens's exhibit
  • Chloe T.
    Chloe TitcombSeptember 2, 2010
    Jane Austen manuscript on display in the Treasures Gallery!
  • Zarina R.
    Zarina RajaApril 3, 2011
    Oh the Samuel Taylor Coleridge exhibition!
  • Lee M.
    Lee McCoyFebruary 21, 2010
    If you're stating a few days, make sure you don't pack your dirty washing as they'll go through your bags.
  • Toby E.
    Toby EgelnickSeptember 18, 2011
    No scotch eggs in the cafe!
  • C F.
    C ForresterMay 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Long queues at 10am at the moment due to bag checks.
  • Deborah L.
    Deborah LewisJune 1, 2010
    Great place to meet for coffee
  • Damrongdet T.
    Damrongdet TotatcharoenJune 8, 2010
    Very nice place
  • Gordon C.
    Gordon CrawfordJanuary 7, 2011
    Desk 3221 is mine!
  • Laurenţiu-Iulian M. P.
    Laurenţiu-Iulian M. PopaNovember 20, 2010
    On the internet for a couple of time....
  • Ken H.
    Ken HatterMarch 15, 2010
    Jane Austen in her own hand.
  • Dersu F.heart icon on user image
    Dersu F.Z.October 7, 2015
    Un lugar para visitar en Londres, la exhibición de sus colecciones: la Carta Magna, trabajos de música, manuscritos de Leonardo da Vinci, letras originales de los Beatles, escritura China antigua etc
  • Gianmarco P.heart icon on user image
    Gianmarco PanzeraAugust 6, 2015
    Qui si trova davvero di tutto su qualsiasi argomento. La struttura è imponente, la mostra permanente affascinante, da visitare!
  • Jeff L.
    Jeff LJune 27, 2016
    Se possível visite a parte sobre conservação de livros antigos. É incrível!
  • Roxana H.heart icon on user image
    Roxana H.September 4, 2023
    Impresionante. Una de las bibliotecas más grandes y mejor organizadas del mundo. Tienen tours gratuitos.
  • Lily C.heart icon on user image
    Lily CentenoSeptember 30, 2016
    La sala de tesoros es una joya, y si tienen tiempo quédense a leer un poco solo para alejarse del ajetreo.
  • Carlos O.heart icon on user image
    Carlos OliveiraAugust 17, 2015
    Pesquisar aqui é prático e rápido. Com uma pré inscrição você já consegue fazer reservas.
  • Mathilde D.heart icon on user image
    Mathilde DuvalFebruary 23, 2019
    Lieu très calme, agréable et magnifique !
  • Nez N.heart icon on user image
    Nez NezJune 11, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Aradığınız dünya😊
  • C 4.heart icon on user image
    C 4barbesJuly 8, 2013
    Au frais wifi gratuit et manuscrit impressionants!
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British Library
96 Euston Rd
London
Greater London
NW1 2DB
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Yes, we have a copy of just about every book ever published in Britain. But we also stage events and run exhibitions. We have free wi-fi too! Visit us soon.
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    • 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
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    • 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
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