The London Library (London)

United Kingdom / England / London / St James's Square, 14
The London Library is the world's largest independent lending library. It is located in the City of Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom.
Reynolds Stone Book PlateIt was founded in 1841 by (amongst others) Thomas Carlyle, who was dissatisfied with some of the policies at the British Library. The library has been based at 14 St. James's Square, London, since 1845; having originally occupied the first floor of the Travellers Club at 49 Pall Mall.

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Coordinates:   51°30'26"N   -0°8'13"E

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  • The London Library has long played a central role in the intellectual life of the nation, serving generations of readers and writers throughout the country - and beyond - This has been achieved by lending material from its remarkable collections, and by providing a rare literary refuge in the heart of the capital. Membership is open to anyone. The Library houses some one million volumes, which are stored on some 15 miles of open-access shelves. These volumes may be freely browsed, and over 97% are available for loan
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