British Library, London

British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB, England

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the World’s greatest libraries. Set up in 1973, with galleries formerly in the British Museum building, it moved to its spectacular flagship new home at St Pancras in Central London in 1997.

The John Ritblat Gallery: Treasures of the British Library, Pearson Gallery of Living Words and the Workshop of Words, Sound and Images offer permanent displays and a changing programme of special thematic exhibitions. We also have the best permanent display of stamps and philately in the world. The Kings Library, housed in a 17-metre glass-walled tower at the heart of the building, plus a number of major works of art can be seen by all visitors. The Library also offers a wide programme of events - including talks, music and discussions, all developing themes and ideas associated with the collections.

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Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 7412 7332
01937 546546
Fax : 020 7412 7340
E-mail : visitor-services@bl.uk

URL : www.bl.uk

Open

Mon, Wed-Fri 0930-1800 Tues 0930-2000 Sat 0930-1700 Sun and English Public Holidays 1100-1700

Closed

24 - 28 December 2007 1 January 2007 Closing at 17.00 23 and 29 - 31 December 2007

Admission Charges

Free exhibitions

General Information

Cultural collections description

The British Library is custodian of the most important research collection in the world, spanning almost 3,000 years and from every continent. They have an extensive online catalogue of their books, sound recordings and paper holdings already online. This page therefore just pulls out some of the more interesting holdings from their vast catalogue of material. In particular, Mike Phillips recently curated two online exhibitions: Black Europeans and Caribbean Views. We link to them here.

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General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours

Collections

General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

General audio-guide available
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Schools Education

Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Library
Mail order service available
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities


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