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Some of the younger contemporary designers feature here including Alexander McQueen, YMC, Dryshod and Fake. This shop gets our 'Editor's Choice' rosette for its quirky mix of cutting edge designer fashion and unusual juxtaposition of cashmere jumpers and secondhand books.
Opening and closing times for The Library
Monday:
10.00
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18.30
Tuesday:
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18.30
Wednesday:
10.00
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19.00
Thursday:
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18.30
Friday:
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18.30
Saturday:
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London Calendar 2013
Discover the best of London's entertainment this year with our comprehensive guide to 2013's top events. From theatre to art and music to sport, London in 2013 has something for everyone - so read on to find out what London town has to offer.
The Rembrandt Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 29% off from Ł206
11 Thurloe Place, SW7 | 3 minutes from The Library
Built in Edwardian times, the Rembrandt is an historic building but has been updated with contemporary décor and facilities. It boasts superb conference facilities, fitness centre ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 29% off from Ł206
11 Thurloe Place, SW7 | 3 minutes from The Library
Built in Edwardian times, the Rembrandt is an historic building but has been updated with contemporary décor and facilities. It boasts superb conference facilities, fitness centre ...More
myhotel Chelsea London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 75% off from Ł133
35 Ixworth Place, SW3 | 3 minutes from The Library
A boutique hotel that is striking a balance between traditional and contemporary, myhotel Chelsea promises to offer its guests elegant pleasures, personal attention and contemporary style. ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 75% off from Ł133
35 Ixworth Place, SW3 | 3 minutes from The Library
A boutique hotel that is striking a balance between traditional and contemporary, myhotel Chelsea promises to offer its guests elegant pleasures, personal attention and contemporary style. ...More
The Egerton House Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 46% off from Ł240
17 Egerton Terrace, SW3 | 4 minutes from The Library
Set back from a tree-lined garden square in exclusive Knightsbridge, with prime shopping nearby at Harrods or along the King's Road and the Natural History Museum ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 46% off from Ł240
17 Egerton Terrace, SW3 | 4 minutes from The Library
Set back from a tree-lined garden square in exclusive Knightsbridge, with prime shopping nearby at Harrods or along the King's Road and the Natural History Museum ...More
Chanel
London > Shopping > Ladies Fashion
278-280 Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW3 | 1 minute from The Library
The bags, the shoes, the accessories and of course the collection, Chanel needs no introduction. The fashion empire founded by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel began in 1912 ...More
London > Shopping > Ladies Fashion
278-280 Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW3 | 1 minute from The Library
The bags, the shoes, the accessories and of course the collection, Chanel needs no introduction. The fashion empire founded by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel began in 1912 ...More
Parfums de Nicolai
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
101a Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 1 minute from The Library
An unusual range of perfumes from Patricia de Nicolai, a descendant of Pierre Guerlain. As well as perfumes for the body there is a range of ...More
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
101a Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 1 minute from The Library
An unusual range of perfumes from Patricia de Nicolai, a descendant of Pierre Guerlain. As well as perfumes for the body there is a range of ...More
Stella McCartney
London > Shopping >
91-97 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 1 minute from The Library
British designer Stella McCartney opened her second London shop in 2012 in South Kensington's Brompton Cross, in a space previously occupied by Jigsaw. In 2001, Stella ...More
London > Shopping >
91-97 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW3 | 1 minute from The Library
British designer Stella McCartney opened her second London shop in 2012 in South Kensington's Brompton Cross, in a space previously occupied by Jigsaw. In 2001, Stella ...More
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Falling Leaves (La Chute Des Feuilles) + Q&ALondon > Events > Film Events Dates: 17th to 23rd May 2013
Cine Lumiere, Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, SW7 | 7 minutes from The Library
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Lady Chatterley's LoverLondon > Events > Film Events Dates: 17th to 23rd May 2013
Cine Lumiere, Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, SW7 | 7 minutes from The Library
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Russell Howard: Wonderbox
London > Events > Comedy Dates: 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Apr 2014
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 12 minutes from The Library
Having been busy informing the nation of his Good News, Russell Howard hasn't been on a tour for three years. However, he's now ...More
London > Events > Comedy Dates: 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Apr 2014
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 12 minutes from The Library
Having been busy informing the nation of his Good News, Russell Howard hasn't been on a tour for three years. However, he's now ...More
Cine Lumiere
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from The Library
The Cine Lumiere is a shining beacon for all fans of European and World cinema. Attached to the Institut Francais, its programme is varied and intelligent, ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from The Library
The Cine Lumiere is a shining beacon for all fans of European and World cinema. Attached to the Institut Francais, its programme is varied and intelligent, ...More
Science Museum IMAX
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from The Library
The huge IMAX screen - ten times bigger than the average screen - at the Science Museum is one of the few places in London where ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from The Library
The huge IMAX screen - ten times bigger than the average screen - at the Science Museum is one of the few places in London where ...More
Royal College of Music
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from The Library
The Royal College of Music is the school where Gustav Hoilst, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Benjamin Britten, James Galway, Joan Sutherland and Ralph Vaughan Williams learnt their ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from The Library
The Royal College of Music is the school where Gustav Hoilst, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Benjamin Britten, James Galway, Joan Sutherland and Ralph Vaughan Williams learnt their ...More
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Sights and Attractions near The Library
The best museums, galleries, attractions near The Library
Brompton Oratory
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Library
Built in 1884, in the Italianate Baroque style, the Brompton Oratory is an exact imitation of the Church of the Gesu in Rome and sports some ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Library
Built in 1884, in the Italianate Baroque style, the Brompton Oratory is an exact imitation of the Church of the Gesu in Rome and sports some ...More
Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Library
The Victoria and Albert Museum (or V & A as everyone calls it) was originally founded in 1852 to inspire and educate British designers and manufacturers. ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Library
The Victoria and Albert Museum (or V & A as everyone calls it) was originally founded in 1852 to inspire and educate British designers and manufacturers. ...More
Natural History Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from The Library
The Natural History Museum is sure to impress even the most jaded of children. This ornate museum is home to more than 70 million specimens from ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from The Library
The Natural History Museum is sure to impress even the most jaded of children. This ornate museum is home to more than 70 million specimens from ...More
Aubaine
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
260 - 262 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | Same location as The Library
French patisserie, boulangerie and restaurant trading on the former premises of Sandrini. Fresh bread and cakes are prepared on site each day and the restaurant is ...More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
260 - 262 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | Same location as The Library
French patisserie, boulangerie and restaurant trading on the former premises of Sandrini. Fresh bread and cakes are prepared on site each day and the restaurant is ...More
La Brasserie
London > Restaurants > Brasseries
272 Brompton Road, South Kensington, , South Kensington, London SW3 | 1 minute from The Library
La Brasserie is a long-standing favourite with the Sloane crowd, handily situated opposite the most expensive shopping street in the world. This is a friendly, family-run ...More
London > Restaurants > Brasseries
272 Brompton Road, South Kensington, , South Kensington, London SW3 | 1 minute from The Library
La Brasserie is a long-standing favourite with the Sloane crowd, handily situated opposite the most expensive shopping street in the world. This is a friendly, family-run ...More
Joe's Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
126 Draycott Avenue, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 1 minute from The Library
Joe's is one of a small handful of restaurants owned by the ultra-chic fashion retailer Joseph. On a discrete back street off the Fulham Road, Joe's ...More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
126 Draycott Avenue, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 1 minute from The Library
Joe's is one of a small handful of restaurants owned by the ultra-chic fashion retailer Joseph. On a discrete back street off the Fulham Road, Joe's ...More
Dana Centre
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from The Library
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from The Library
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
Royal College of Art
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 12 minutes from The Library
This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least a ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 12 minutes from The Library
This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least a ...More
Royal College of Art, Dyson Building
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Hester Road, SW11 | 18 minutes from The Library
The Ł21 million Dyson Building makes up the largest part of the purpose-built Battersea campus of the prestigious Royal College of Art. Located at 1 Hester ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Hester Road, SW11 | 18 minutes from The Library
The Ł21 million Dyson Building makes up the largest part of the purpose-built Battersea campus of the prestigious Royal College of Art. Located at 1 Hester ...More
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Leisure near The Library
The Library gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
G-Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
63-81 Pelham Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 1 minute from The Library
Downstairs from LA Fitness (keep going past the people who look like they're about to die on the running machines) you'll find G-Spa. A world away ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
63-81 Pelham Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 1 minute from The Library
Downstairs from LA Fitness (keep going past the people who look like they're about to die on the running machines) you'll find G-Spa. A world away ...More
Ushvani
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
1 Cadogan Garden, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 8 minutes from The Library
One of Knightsbridge's better kept secrets is the Ushvani day spa, tucked away in a Grade II listed building on Cadogan Gardens. Founded by Usha Arumugam, ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
1 Cadogan Garden, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 8 minutes from The Library
One of Knightsbridge's better kept secrets is the Ushvani day spa, tucked away in a Grade II listed building on Cadogan Gardens. Founded by Usha Arumugam, ...More
The Admiral Codrington
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Mossop Street, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 3 minutes from The Library
Affectionately referred to as "the Cod", this Knightsbridge boozer-come-gastropub has acquired a reputation for serving high quality, modern food in no-fuss, sleek surroundings. If you do ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Mossop Street, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 3 minutes from The Library
Affectionately referred to as "the Cod", this Knightsbridge boozer-come-gastropub has acquired a reputation for serving high quality, modern food in no-fuss, sleek surroundings. If you do ...More
The Enterprise
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Walton Street, South Kensington, , Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 3 minutes from The Library
Bar ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Walton Street, South Kensington, , Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 3 minutes from The Library
Bar ...More
Builders Arms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
13 Britten Street, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from The Library
This popular, basic pub serves some really great food. Everything is cooked on the premises from proper ingredients and the smell that drifts out of the ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
13 Britten Street, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from The Library
This popular, basic pub serves some really great food. Everything is cooked on the premises from proper ingredients and the smell that drifts out of the ...More
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Nightlife near The Library
The Library clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Eighty Six
London > Nightlife > Bars
86 Fulham Road, South Kensington, London SW3 | 7 minutes from The Library
Eighty-Six is the brainchild of George Adams and Charlie Kearns, the duo behind Verbier's Coco Club. A popular place for after hours socialising for the Fulham ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
86 Fulham Road, South Kensington, London SW3 | 7 minutes from The Library
Eighty-Six is the brainchild of George Adams and Charlie Kearns, the duo behind Verbier's Coco Club. A popular place for after hours socialising for the Fulham ...More
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Meeting venue hire near The Library
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near The Library.
Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Library
Conference facilities can accommodate for up to 2450 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Library
Conference facilities can accommodate for up to 2450 people....More
Natural History Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from The Library
The Natural History Museum is sure to impress even the most jaded of children. This ornate museum is home to more than 70 million specimens from ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from The Library
The Natural History Museum is sure to impress even the most jaded of children. This ornate museum is home to more than 70 million specimens from ...More
Royal Geographical Society
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 11 minutes from The Library
Conference facilities can accomodate for up to 1034 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 11 minutes from The Library
Conference facilities can accomodate for up to 1034 people....More
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What's On Today Near The Library Going To Bed: Tour Tours | On 23rd May 2013 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 5 minutes walk from The Library A tour of the galleries with Head Of Adult Learning, Jo Banham....More Reading Group Exhibitions | On 23rd May 2013 Institut Francais Du Royaume-Uni 7 minutes walk from The Library ...More Earth's Biggest Mass Extinction: Talk Exhibitions | On 23rd May 2013 Natural History Museum 7 minutes walk from The Library World-changing extinction and the popular ideas about what caused it....More Killer Bugs: Talk Exhibitions | On 23rd May 2013 Natural History Museum 7 minutes walk from The Library A staff member discusses predator bugs....More Tadpoles: Talk Exhibitions | On 23rd May 2013 Natural History Museum 7 minutes walk from The Library Museum zoologist Barry Clarke discusses how frogs and toads start life....More Paul Dunton Concerts | On 23rd May 2013 The Pheasantry 7 minutes walk from The Library Jazz and folk singer-songwriter....More Baby Rhyme Time Kids Events | Until 30th May 2013 Chelsea Library 9 minutes walk from The Library ...More The Blues Engineers, Milton & Farrow Concerts | Until 24th May 2013 Cadogan Hotel 9 minutes walk from The Library Enjoy afternoon tea, with soul, rhythm'n'blues and blues covers from the group....More Academy Of St Martin In The Fields Concerts | On 23rd May 2013 Cadogan Hall 10 minutes walk from The Library The ensemble perform Elgar's Introduction and Allegro, Britten's Lachrymae, and Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Sally Beamish's Variations ...More Opera: Study Day: Verdi: Workshop Exhibitions | On 23rd May 2013 Cadogan Hall 10 minutes walk from The Library ...More London 2013 The AnnualThe best London events, openings, anniversaries & experiences for 2013, from LondonTown.com Book £10 Tablet FREE 
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