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The British Library

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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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