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The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the largest libraries in the world. We are open to everyone and you can study in the Library for free, access our collections …
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the largest libraries in the world. We are open to everyone and you can study in the Library for free, access our collections (with a Reader pass) or visit our building and exhibitions. We have many books, but we also have so much more - newspapers, sound recordings, patents, prints and drawings, maps and manuscripts. The Library is also home to some of the world’s most exciting, beautiful and significant books, maps and manuscripts. From the Magna Carta and Shakespeare to Florence Nightingale and Gandhi. Visit our website to find out more.

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Mar 24, 2025
Nice Book Tower and the real Magna Carta from 1225 was on display! The shop is really nice with lots of funny book related cards and other gifts and gadgets.Full review by Sherpa55291518291
Mar 21, 2025
What is happening to the British Library? I took friends from abroad there, to show them the Treasures Gallery. I assume it is in course of being redesigned, but it looked as though there was no inte…Full review by juliaWU3826YH
Mar 11, 2025
The exhibitions at the British Library are always worth visiting, with interesting items on display. Although the exhibitions are busy, I have never found them crowded, so the timed tickets do seem t…Full review by gladysr843
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Located:96 Euston Road
Established:1 July 1973
Architect:Colin St John Wilson
Chair:Dame Carol Black
Type:National library

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