One of the greatest libraries for social scientists in London. It has amazing rooms that are so old that make you feel like you're in a different era. {Harry-Pottery-like}
Part of the University of London, Senate House was the inspiration for George Orwell's Ministry of Truth. During the 1936 construction the principle was killed by a trolley falling down a lift shaft.
Senate House was the inspiration for the Ministry of Truth in George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, but you won't find "WAR IS PEACE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH" on these walls. Read more
Why would the opening times be untill 5 30, if at 5 you already cannot use the reception services??? These times are very unconvenient for so big a library...
One of the world's most significant collections in the arts,... humanities and social sciences. Located in the centre of London and with a strong online presence, Senate House Libraries deliver essential services to individuals, research teams, students and partners from almost 200 countries.(Show more)