The London Library

The London Library is a library Piccadilly London located in United Kingdom.

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  • Phone

    +44 20 7930 7705

  • Website

    londonlibrary.co.uk

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  • Type

    Library

Address

14 St James's Sq London Greater London SW1Y 4LG United Kingdom

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HISTORY UK

This library was founded through the endeavours of historian and writer Thomas Carlyle in 1841. Early members included Dickens and George Eliot, and it now contains approximately 1 million volumes.

Jenn P

Charming (but can be super hot inside) members only library .

Rob Ellard

A fabulous place, but today there is a pigeon stuck in the chimney.

Vic Keegan

Try Geo Poems (iPhone app) for geo located poetry culled partly from the London Library

Oli Schneider

Lookout for Patrick, he's a real hunk with a beard and a Last Samurai look going on.

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Inspiring, comfy, quiet and with great lighting - couldn't wish for a better study place! - RDI Online

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Great venue to study by distance learning, especially if you're after a quiet place, to minimise the chances of being interrupted. - RDI Online

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The book collection is sparse for now but the modern building offers space for kids, coffee, wifi working, language exchange, homework groups and exam prep - Ahuv ????????

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Huge bookstore with every kind of book imaginable! 3 lovely cafes esp the LG one with many quotes on the walls - Worldbiz

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Great place for lunch and relaxing in the city - David Rieger

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Went to the first floor tea room for a coffee and crumpet. Amazing. Tasty cappuccino. Pricey but classy. - Sunny Пател