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The British Library
Attraction
4.5 (2584 reviews)
Library containing the Magna Carta and handwritten Beatles lyrics on some 400 miles of shelves.
96 Euston Rd., London NW1 2DB, UK
+44 330 333 1144
Highlights from Reviews
• quiet atmosphere
The ambient is quiet and nice, the study rooms are absolutely perfect, making it easier to focus and study
• free entry
Admission to the library is free, and you can visit free exhibitions, book shops and gift shops, and cafes and restaurants
• helpful staff
The staff is lovely and useful, generally polite and helpful, and gave me a warm welcome
• research resources
The system is well organised and one can visit a number of rooms and order documents and books for research
• historical treasures
Houses over 170 million items, including some of the most important documents in human history, like the Magna Carta
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