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British Library

96 Euston Road | St. Pancras, London NW1 2DB, England
44 (0)843 208 1144
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Ranked #59 of 901 attractions in London
Type: Libraries, History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: No
Owner description: Open to all visitors, this superb building by Sir Colin St John Wilson offers events, temporary exhibitions and a Treasures gallery that displays over... more » Owner description: Open to all visitors, this superb building by Sir Colin St John Wilson offers events, temporary exhibitions and a Treasures gallery that displays over 200 items, including Magna Carta, a Gutenberg Bible and lyrics by the Beatles. « less
Useful Information: Bathroom facilities, Wheelchair access, Stairs / elevator, Activities for older children, Lockers / storage
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Oslo, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

Just 5 min walk from King's Cross/St Pancras, London. There was also a special Propaganda exhibition during the visit. Historical and important building.

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Palo Alto, California
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

I came here twice, first I just came to browse the general exhibits, then second time I came here for the Propaganda exhibition, which was awesome. The whole place is well-run, the ambiance is great. I spent a great deal of time just working-away in the care, the wifi signal is strong and fast there. I haven't really requested any... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Thoroughly irresistible. Masses of information, footage, interpretation and intelligent narrative. The management of visitors was carefully done and although a lot of people there, it did not feel crowded. I learnt a lot and have since reflected even more.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

I visited the BL just for the Power and Propaganda Exhibition. The exhibition is very good, charting all types of propaganda throughout the ages, and explaining what it was for and what it wanted to achieve. It's quite comprehensively laid out, with a lot of display material and different sections, e.g. "the enemy" etc. Whilst very good and informative, there... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

was here for a specific purpose but ended up staying the whole day and even having lunch at the delightful cafe in the library itself. an excellent well run library with even better staff who are knowledgeable in the reading room especially a bearded long haired gentleman whom i cant thank enough in the science reading room on the 2nd... More

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Maputo, Mozambique
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Very cool building and super interesting, books, stamps, history, maps there is everything here. everything is very nicely laid out so even if you dont know what you are interested in you can wander around and have a good time.

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

This was a very well put together exhibition, sadly we didn't have enough time to see and enjoy everything, given the overcrowding. Beautiful building though and great new cafe on the 1st floor, also a music exhib- free upstairs too. You really can spend all day here.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

I come every time I am in london. Just walking through the door makes me smile. A national treasure filled with treasures from around the owrld.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW via mobile

Amazing, seeing manuscripts and old books from writers that I have only read a out. Seeing Jane Austen's desk, the Magna Carta, lyrics from the Beatles and manuscripts from the Wedding March and a Country Gardens with their scribblings and how it should be played was awe inspiring. This is definitely a place to explore and lean with the added... More

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Cobleskill, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

The Treasures Room has something for everyone - a Gutenberg Bible, Magna Carta, Jane Austen, Beatles lyrics...you name it. I did two visits here during my week in London (it's free). The mysteries exhibit was interesting, but the real draw for me was the Propaganda Exhibit. This included many examples of propaganda over the years, both British and non, and... More

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