The London Library
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14 St. James's Square, St James's, London SW1Y 4LB
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Around one million volumes occupy 15 miles of open-access shelves at The London Library which includes two reading rooms for quiet reading and research. Membership is open to all and more than 97 per cent of the books are available for loan. With books dating from the 16th century to the latest publications in print and electronic form, there's plenty to browse through - from reference works to back issues of all the major daily newspapers.The London Library events
Library ToursLibrary Tours11th June 2012Monday 25th June 2012
Where:
The London Library,
14
St. James's Square
SW1Y 4LB
Category: eventLibrary Tours
TIMES 11th June, 18th June and 25th June 2012 - 6.30pm-7.15pm PRICING Free
Library ToursLibrary Tours9th July 2012Monday 23rd July 2012
Where:
The London Library,
14
St. James's Square
SW1Y 4LB
Category: eventLibrary Tours
TIMES 9th July, 16th July and 23rd July 2012 - 6.30pm-7.15pm PRICING Free
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Le Meridien Piccadilly
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 45% off from £249
21 Piccadilly, W1J | 3 minutes from The London Library
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21 Piccadilly, W1J | 3 minutes from The London Library
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St James's Club and Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 69% off from £125
7-8 Park Place, SW1A | 5 minutes from The London Library
Naming the St James's Hotel 'and Club' is a clever way of letting you know exactly what to expect from this establishment. Tucked away down a ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 69% off from £125
7-8 Park Place, SW1A | 5 minutes from The London Library
Naming the St James's Hotel 'and Club' is a clever way of letting you know exactly what to expect from this establishment. Tucked away down a ...More
The Ritz London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 17% off from £504
150 Piccadilly, W1J | 5 minutes from The London Library
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150 Piccadilly, W1J | 5 minutes from The London Library
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The Women's Library
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
25 Old Castle Street, London, Spitalfields, London E1 | 2.8 miles from The London Library
The Women's Library was established in 1926, as the Library of the London Society for Women's Service, the successor of the London women's suffrage organisation led ...More
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
25 Old Castle Street, London, Spitalfields, London E1 | 2.8 miles from The London Library
The Women's Library was established in 1926, as the Library of the London Society for Women's Service, the successor of the London women's suffrage organisation led ...More
Westminster Reference Library
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
35 St. Martin's Street, London, Soho, London WC2H | 8 minutes from The London Library
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London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
35 St. Martin's Street, London, Soho, London WC2H | 8 minutes from The London Library
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St Bride Library
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
Bride Lane, Fleet Street, London, City, London EC4Y | 33 minutes from The London Library
This specialist library off Fleet Street houses 50,000 books and 3,500 periodicals, catalogues and directories on printing. From techniques to type faces, graphic design to typography, ...More
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
Bride Lane, Fleet Street, London, City, London EC4Y | 33 minutes from The London Library
This specialist library off Fleet Street houses 50,000 books and 3,500 periodicals, catalogues and directories on printing. From techniques to type faces, graphic design to typography, ...More
A Blurred Boundary Is Still A Boundary: Shorts
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
ICA Cinema 1, The Mall, Westminster, SW1Y | 7 minutes from The London Library
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
ICA Cinema 1, The Mall, Westminster, SW1Y | 7 minutes from The London Library
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A Blurred Boundary Is Still A Boundary: Shorts + Q&A
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
ICA Cinema 1, The Mall, Westminster, SW1Y | 7 minutes from The London Library
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
ICA Cinema 1, The Mall, Westminster, SW1Y | 7 minutes from The London Library
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African Cats
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Empire Leicester Square, 5-6 Leicester Square, Westminster, WC2H | 8 minutes from The London Library
Sir Patrick Stewart narrates this nature documentary, which follows the exploits of two families of big cats, who live and hunt side by side on the ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Empire Leicester Square, 5-6 Leicester Square, Westminster, WC2H | 8 minutes from The London Library
Sir Patrick Stewart narrates this nature documentary, which follows the exploits of two families of big cats, who live and hunt side by side on the ...More
Pigalle
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
215-217 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 3 minutes from The London Library
Forties-themed late-night supper club. If you’re considering a more glamorous and alternative evening’s entertainment, head to Piccadilly and burlesque cabaret club, Pigalle. Inspired by the genteel, romantic ...More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
215-217 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 3 minutes from The London Library
Forties-themed late-night supper club. If you’re considering a more glamorous and alternative evening’s entertainment, head to Piccadilly and burlesque cabaret club, Pigalle. Inspired by the genteel, romantic ...More
Criterion Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Piccadilly Circus, London, Soho, London W1J | 5 minutes from The London Library
The tiny entrance of the Criterion theatre is almost invisible among the massive advertisements, traffic and crowds of Piccadilly Circus. To ignore it, however, is to ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Piccadilly Circus, London, Soho, London W1J | 5 minutes from The London Library
The tiny entrance of the Criterion theatre is almost invisible among the massive advertisements, traffic and crowds of Piccadilly Circus. To ignore it, however, is to ...More
Comedy Store
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
1a Oxendon Street, London, Soho, London SW1Y | 6 minutes from The London Library
The Comedy Store is the spiritual home of stand-up in the UK. Despite being the best large comedy venue in the country, the Store still succeeds ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
1a Oxendon Street, London, Soho, London SW1Y | 6 minutes from The London Library
The Comedy Store is the spiritual home of stand-up in the UK. Despite being the best large comedy venue in the country, the Store still succeeds ...More
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The best museums, galleries, attractions near The London Library
White Cube Mason's Yard
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
25-26 Mason's Yard, Off Duke Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | At The London Library
In 2000, Jay Jopling's pioneering White Cube gallery - the spiritual home of the Young British Artists - upped sticks from its home in St James's ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
25-26 Mason's Yard, Off Duke Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | At The London Library
In 2000, Jay Jopling's pioneering White Cube gallery - the spiritual home of the Young British Artists - upped sticks from its home in St James's ...More
Hauser & Wirth (Piccadilly)
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
196A Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 2 minutes from The London Library
Art-dealer, gallery-owner and collector Iwan Wirth was recently voted one of the ten most powerful people in the art world. Hauser & Wirth London opened at ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
196A Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 2 minutes from The London Library
Art-dealer, gallery-owner and collector Iwan Wirth was recently voted one of the ten most powerful people in the art world. Hauser & Wirth London opened at ...More
Chris Beetles
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
8-10 Ryder Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from The London Library
Gallery owner Chris Beetles has been dealing for 25 years, and for 16 years from this location in the heart of St James's. Specializing in English ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
8-10 Ryder Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from The London Library
Gallery owner Chris Beetles has been dealing for 25 years, and for 16 years from this location in the heart of St James's. Specializing in English ...More
Paxton & Whitfield
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
93 Jermyn Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 1 minute from The London Library
Specialising in French and English artisan cheeses, this historic venue served as cheesemonger to HM Queen Victoria. Pick up a selection of finest quality cheeses and ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
93 Jermyn Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 1 minute from The London Library
Specialising in French and English artisan cheeses, this historic venue served as cheesemonger to HM Queen Victoria. Pick up a selection of finest quality cheeses and ...More
Prestat
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
14 Princes Arcade, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 1 minute from The London Library
With Roald Dahl and Her Majesty counted as just a couple of their biggest fans, this brightly-coloured, richly scented, teeny tiny chocolate shop tucked away in ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
14 Princes Arcade, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 1 minute from The London Library
With Roald Dahl and Her Majesty counted as just a couple of their biggest fans, this brightly-coloured, richly scented, teeny tiny chocolate shop tucked away in ...More
T.M. Lewin
London > Shopping > Menswear
103-108 Jermyn Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from The London Library
T.M.Lewin was established in 1898 in Jermyn Street by Thomas Mayes Lewin and nearly 100 years ago he became one of the first tailors to come ...More
London > Shopping > Menswear
103-108 Jermyn Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from The London Library
T.M.Lewin was established in 1898 in Jermyn Street by Thomas Mayes Lewin and nearly 100 years ago he became one of the first tailors to come ...More
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Al Duca
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
4 - 5 Duke of York Street, St James, , London, St James's, London SW1Y | At The London Library
Italian cuisine. Dress smart casual. ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
4 - 5 Duke of York Street, St James, , London, St James's, London SW1Y | At The London Library
Italian cuisine. Dress smart casual. ...More
Green's Restaurant and Oyster Bar
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
36 Duke Street, St James's, , London, St James's, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from The London Library
With its mahogany panelling and green leather banquettes Green's of Duke Street in St. James has the feel of a gentlemen's club. It's owners also read ...More
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
36 Duke Street, St James's, , London, St James's, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from The London Library
With its mahogany panelling and green leather banquettes Green's of Duke Street in St. James has the feel of a gentlemen's club. It's owners also read ...More
Fortnum & Mason: The Parlour
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
181 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1A | 2 minutes from The London Library
How simply delicious. A 1950s ice cream parlour in one of London's oldest department stores. Done up in candy pink and white stripes, you can sit ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
181 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1A | 2 minutes from The London Library
How simply delicious. A 1950s ice cream parlour in one of London's oldest department stores. Done up in candy pink and white stripes, you can sit ...More
English [Out There!]
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 19 minutes from The London Library
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 19 minutes from The London Library
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 20 minutes from The London Library
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 20 minutes from The London Library
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
King's College Medical School
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 20 minutes from The London Library
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 20 minutes from The London Library
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
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Catalyst Health and Fitness Ltd
London > Leisure > Fitness
30 Bury Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from The London Library
Catalyst personal trainers are among the best in London. Get fit without doing yourself an injury, lose weight with a specially devised programme or build your ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
30 Bury Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from The London Library
Catalyst personal trainers are among the best in London. Get fit without doing yourself an injury, lose weight with a specially devised programme or build your ...More
So SPA Sofitel St James
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
6 Waterloo Place, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from The London Library
Opened in July 2009, So SPA by Sofitel is a stunning relaxation space - all marble and modern design - housed within the Sofitel St James ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
6 Waterloo Place, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from The London Library
Opened in July 2009, So SPA by Sofitel is a stunning relaxation space - all marble and modern design - housed within the Sofitel St James ...More
The Reform Club
London > Nightlife > Pubs
104 Pall Mall, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from The London Library
Located in the heart of London's traditional Clubland in Pall Mall, The Reform Club was founded in 1836 and was membership was initially restricted to those who ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
104 Pall Mall, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from The London Library
Located in the heart of London's traditional Clubland in Pall Mall, The Reform Club was founded in 1836 and was membership was initially restricted to those who ...More
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Dukes Hotel: Cognac and Cigar Garden
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 St James's Place, London, St James's, London SW1A | 5 minutes from The London Library
Famous for its martinis - a favourite with James Bond author Ian Fleming - Dukes Hotel extends its drinking area to include an outdoor Cognac and ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 St James's Place, London, St James's, London SW1A | 5 minutes from The London Library
Famous for its martinis - a favourite with James Bond author Ian Fleming - Dukes Hotel extends its drinking area to include an outdoor Cognac and ...More
Funky Buddha
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
15 Berkeley Street, London, Mayfair, London W1J | 6 minutes from The London Library
Between the Victorian elegance of Berkley Square and the Imperial magnificence of Piccadilly, you might be surprised to find a club that oozes with Eastern decadence, ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
15 Berkeley Street, London, Mayfair, London W1J | 6 minutes from The London Library
Between the Victorian elegance of Berkley Square and the Imperial magnificence of Piccadilly, you might be surprised to find a club that oozes with Eastern decadence, ...More
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Meeting venue hire near The London Library
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195 Piccadilly (BAFTA)
London > Business > Venue Hire
195 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 2 minutes from The London Library
The home of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is also available to hire for your own event. The iconic building at 195 ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
195 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 2 minutes from The London Library
The home of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is also available to hire for your own event. The iconic building at 195 ...More
Royal Academy of Arts
London > Business > Venue Hire
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, Mayfair, London W1J | 4 minutes from The London Library
Lord Burlington's spectacular London palace is home to the Royal Academy of Arts, a set of galleries that houses the country's premier art school and a ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, Mayfair, London W1J | 4 minutes from The London Library
Lord Burlington's spectacular London palace is home to the Royal Academy of Arts, a set of galleries that houses the country's premier art school and a ...More
The Ritz Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
150 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 5 minutes from The London Library
World famous luxury hotel, right on Piccadilly, with a roof terrace looking across Green Park. The fine food (particularly the Afternoon Tea) at the Ritz attract ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
150 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 5 minutes from The London Library
World famous luxury hotel, right on Piccadilly, with a roof terrace looking across Green Park. The fine food (particularly the Afternoon Tea) at the Ritz attract ...More
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What's On Today Near The London Library Doris Salcedo Exhibitions | Until 30th June 2012 White Cube Mason's Yard At The London Library Sculptural installations and interventions, featuring an amended version of the major work Plegaria Muda, based on research into life in ...More Caziel: Works From 1948 To 1955 Exhibitions | Until 22nd June 2012 Whitford Fine Art 1 minutes walk from The London Library Abstract paintings and drawings by a leading exponent of the Ecole De Paris....More Javier Marquerie Thomas: The Sinking Of The Titanic Exhibitions | Until 9th June 2012 Chris Beetles 2 minutes walk from The London Library Photography offering a subjective analysis of the tragic event, in response to more emotive tributes such as the poetry of ...More Ronald Searle Remembered: England's Greatest Cartoonist Exhibitions | Until 9th June 2012 Chris Beetles 2 minutes walk from The London Library Over 400 works spanning the career of the celebrated British artist, satirical cartoonist and creator of St Trinian's....More Mother Adam Theatre | Until 2nd June 2012 Jermyn Street Theatre 3 minutes walk from The London Library The bed-ridden, arthritic Mammels only sees the outside world from an angled mirror. Her son, Adam, waits upon her constantly, ...More Nicholas Hawksmoor: Architect Of The Imagination Exhibitions | Until 17th June 2012 Royal Academy of Arts 4 minutes walk from The London Library Photographs, drawings, texts and video interviews with architects discussing the ways in which Hawksmoor's designs have sparked trends and inspired ...More Gary Bunt Exhibitions | Until 15th June 2012 Portland Gallery 4 minutes walk from The London Library Figurative paintings depicting scenes from everyday life....More Johan Zoffany RA: Society Observed Exhibitions | Until 10th June 2012 Royal Academy of Arts 4 minutes walk from The London Library Works by the 18th-century, German-born artist, including paintings, prints and drawings, exploring Georgian society....More  The 39 Steps Theatre | Until 20th October 2012 Criterion Theatre 4 minutes walk from The London Library Hitchcock's 1935 movie is a masterpiece of sustained adventure, as the hero - framed for murder - becomes both pursuer ...More Paula Rego: Balzac And Other Stories Exhibitions | Until 30th June 2012 Marlborough Fine Art 4 minutes walk from The London Library Paintings, drawings and prints by the influential Portuguese artist, marking the publication of the second edition of the Paula Rego ...More 
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