Libaries London

Westminster Abbey Library & Reseach

The Library and Muniment Room houses the extensive and historic collections of books, manuscripts and archival material belonging to the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. It provides a centre for research into all aspects of the Abbey's history.
East Cloister
SW1P 3PA
020 7654 4830



Wellcome Library

The Wellcome Library in central London houses collections of books, manuscripts, archives, films and pictures on the history of medicine from the earliest times to the present day.
Euston Road
NW1 2BE
020 7611 8722



Croydon Central Library

Books, CDs, DVDs, videos for reference & loan, children's library, free access to PCs & internet, books in community languages, toddler time, newspapers, periodicals, reading groups, gay & lesbian collection, homework help club, dyslexia collection.
Croydon
CR9 1ET
020 8726 6900



Catholic National Library

Over 70,000 books, pamphlets, periodicals including theology, spirituality, related subjects, biography, history & works not available elsewhere. Reference stock, current journals, back numbers, rare collection of Catholic fiction.
Farnborough, Hants
GU14 7NQ
01252 543818



Lambeth Palace Library

Historic library of the archbishops of Canterbury and the principal library and record office for the history of the Church of England
Lambeth
SE1 7JU
020 7898 1400



The London Library

Has long played a central role in the intellectual life of the nation, serving readers & writers nationwide, lending material from its remarkable collections, providing a rare literary refuge in the heart of the capital. Membership open to all.
St James's Square
SW1Y 4LG
020 7930 7705



The British Library

The national library of the UK and one of the world's greatest libraries. Provides reading room, bibliographic, document supply and information services, as well as exhibitions, publications and events.
St Pancras - Colindale
020 7412 7332



Maughan Library

Part of King's College London, the Maughan Library is situated in an impressive 19th Century building, once the Public Record's Office, with extensive printed and electronic collections.
Chancery Lane
WC2R 2LS
020 7836 5454