St Bride Library
ADDRESS
Bride Lane, Fleet Street, City, London EC4Y 8EE
TELEPHONE
020 7353 4660
OPENING TIMES
Tue 12noon-5.30pm, Wed 12noon-9pm, Thu 12noon-5.30pm
PRICES
Free
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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, if it can be printed you'll find it here. If you're not sure what you're looking for, staff are happy to help. When it first opened in 1895, the library also house a printing school; the school eventually moved out and is now the London College of Communication. Not just a depository for academic research on medieval printing, the collection is kept up to date with the latest on digital typography and web design. Type is one of the highlights, with punches, matrices and founders' type from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Early forms of printing including wood blocks, copper plate and lithographic stones show the various techniques used to reproduce images over the years. The library also runs an active events programme for and by people who are passionate about typography, graphic design and print.St Bride Library images
St Bride Library The view from St Bride Library, 1899
St Bride Library The view from St Bride Library, 1899
Opening and closing times for St Bride Library
Monday:
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Tuesday:
12.00
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17.30
Wednesday:
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21.00
Thursday:
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17.30
Friday:
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Saturday:
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Sunday:
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Crowne Plaza London The City
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 49% off from £223
19 New Bridge Street, EC4V | 2 minutes from St Bride Library
Rising from the very heart of the Square Mile, the listed façade of an early 20th Century building on the site of Henry VIII's Bridewell Palace ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 49% off from £223
19 New Bridge Street, EC4V | 2 minutes from St Bride Library
Rising from the very heart of the Square Mile, the listed façade of an early 20th Century building on the site of Henry VIII's Bridewell Palace ...More
Apex Temple Court Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 61% off from £134
1-2 Serjeant's Inn, EC4Y | 4 minutes from St Bride Library
Opening March 2012 and located right in the heart of the city, the Apex Temple Court Hotel is a landmark building that has been converted into ...More
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1-2 Serjeant's Inn, EC4Y | 4 minutes from St Bride Library
Opening March 2012 and located right in the heart of the city, the Apex Temple Court Hotel is a landmark building that has been converted into ...More
Club Quarters St Pauls Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 72% off from £99
24 Ludgate Hill, EC4M | 4 minutes from St Bride Library
This neat and simple hotel gets all the basics right. The prices are sensible, the rooms are simply and attractively decorated, there's a decent little bistro, ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 72% off from £99
24 Ludgate Hill, EC4M | 4 minutes from St Bride Library
This neat and simple hotel gets all the basics right. The prices are sensible, the rooms are simply and attractively decorated, there's a decent little bistro, ...More
Shoe Lane Library
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
Little New Street, City, London EC4A | 3 minutes from St Bride Library
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London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
Little New Street, City, London EC4A | 3 minutes from St Bride Library
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City Business Library
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
Aldermanbury, City, London EC2V | 13 minutes from St Bride Library
Free public reference library – no membership requirements (but ID required to see some items). One of the UK's leading business information libraries. Major collection of ...More
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
Aldermanbury, City, London EC2V | 13 minutes from St Bride Library
Free public reference library – no membership requirements (but ID required to see some items). One of the UK's leading business information libraries. Major collection of ...More
The Women's Library
London > Useful Numbers > Libraries
25 Old Castle Street, Spitalfields, London E1 | 32 minutes from St Bride 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, Spitalfields, London E1 | 32 minutes from St Bride 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
Valentine Celebration (Ages 2-7)
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 10.30am-11.30am
Shoe Lane Library, Little New Street, EC4A | 3 minutes from St Bride Library
Themed stories, games and crafts....More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 10.30am-11.30am
Shoe Lane Library, Little New Street, EC4A | 3 minutes from St Bride Library
Themed stories, games and crafts....More
How The Clash Between John Maynard Keynes And Friedrich Hayek Continues To Define The Difference Bet
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 6.30pm-8pm
London School Of Economics, Houghton Street, WC2A | 12 minutes from St Bride Library
Nicholas Wapshott discusses the economists' conflicting approaches....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 6.30pm-8pm
London School Of Economics, Houghton Street, WC2A | 12 minutes from St Bride Library
Nicholas Wapshott discusses the economists' conflicting approaches....More
Imogen Cooper Piano Masterclass
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 2pm
Guildhall School Of Music And Drama, Silk Street, EC2Y | 16 minutes from St Bride Library
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 2pm
Guildhall School Of Music And Drama, Silk Street, EC2Y | 16 minutes from St Bride Library
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Volupte Lounge
London > Entertainment > Theatres
9 Norwich Street, Holborn, London EC4A | 7 minutes from St Bride Library
Quirky, alternative cabaret club. From cream teas to secret organic cocktails, cabaret and comedy, Kuki La-Belle and Delores von Cotier’s cheeky club combines the naughty with the ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
9 Norwich Street, Holborn, London EC4A | 7 minutes from St Bride Library
Quirky, alternative cabaret club. From cream teas to secret organic cocktails, cabaret and comedy, Kuki La-Belle and Delores von Cotier’s cheeky club combines the naughty with the ...More
The George
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
213 Strand, Holborn, London WC2R | 8 minutes from St Bride Library
The George plays host to the award winning Funny Side Comedy Club every Friday & Saturday night. Under the same ownership as East Dulwich favourites The ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
213 Strand, Holborn, London WC2R | 8 minutes from St Bride Library
The George plays host to the award winning Funny Side Comedy Club every Friday & Saturday night. Under the same ownership as East Dulwich favourites The ...More
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 | 12 minutes from St Bride Library
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker. ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 | 12 minutes from St Bride Library
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker. ...More
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Temple Church
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fleet Street, Holborn, London EC4Y | 6 minutes from St Bride Library
Temple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of the ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fleet Street, Holborn, London EC4Y | 6 minutes from St Bride Library
Temple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of the ...More
Middle Temple Hall
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Middle Temple Lane, Holborn, London EC4Y | 7 minutes from St Bride Library
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily damaged ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Middle Temple Lane, Holborn, London EC4Y | 7 minutes from St Bride Library
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily damaged ...More
St Paul's Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St Paul's Churchyard, City, London EC4M | 7 minutes from St Bride Library
Being the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St Paul's Churchyard, City, London EC4M | 7 minutes from St Bride Library
Being the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington ...More
The Natural Kitchen
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
15-17 New Street Square, Fetter Lane, City, London EC4A | 5 minutes from St Bride Library
Organic, wild and artisan food is supplied by the likes of the River Cottage at this food emporium which, is the second Natural Kitchen to open ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
15-17 New Street Square, Fetter Lane, City, London EC4A | 5 minutes from St Bride Library
Organic, wild and artisan food is supplied by the likes of the River Cottage at this food emporium which, is the second Natural Kitchen to open ...More
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Wagamama
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
109 Fleet Street, City, London EC4A | 1 minute from St Bride Library
Taking inspiration from Japanese ramman-noodle bars, Wagamama is the ultimate in high quality fast food. Huge bowls of steaming, soupy noodles, chicken dumplings with a chilli-soy ...More
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
109 Fleet Street, City, London EC4A | 1 minute from St Bride Library
Taking inspiration from Japanese ramman-noodle bars, Wagamama is the ultimate in high quality fast food. Huge bowls of steaming, soupy noodles, chicken dumplings with a chilli-soy ...More
Pret A Manger
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
101 New Bridge Street, City, London EC4V | 1 minute from St Bride Library
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
101 New Bridge Street, City, London EC4V | 1 minute from St Bride Library
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...More
Apostrophe
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
3 St Bride Street, City, London EC4A | 1 minute from St Bride Library
Apostrophe are a fast expanding chain of boulangerie / patisseries with a reputation for superb coffee which is their main stock in trade. Proprietor Amir Chen ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
3 St Bride Street, City, London EC4A | 1 minute from St Bride Library
Apostrophe are a fast expanding chain of boulangerie / patisseries with a reputation for superb coffee which is their main stock in trade. Proprietor Amir Chen ...More
Career Energy
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 9 minutes from St Bride Library
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ...More
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 9 minutes from St Bride Library
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ...More
Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 13 minutes from St Bride 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, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 13 minutes from St Bride 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, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 13 minutes from St Bride 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, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 13 minutes from St Bride 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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Chang's Hapkido Academy
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 3 minutes from St Bride Library
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ...More
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 3 minutes from St Bride Library
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ...More
Postman's Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 9 minutes from St Bride Library
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 9 minutes from St Bride Library
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ...More
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Oxo Tower Bar & Brasserie
London > Nightlife > Bars
Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from St Bride Library
Boasting one of the best views in town, the Oxo Tower Bar is perfect for combining a spot of leisurely (if static) sightseeing with some classy ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from St Bride Library
Boasting one of the best views in town, the Oxo Tower Bar is perfect for combining a spot of leisurely (if static) sightseeing with some classy ...More
Bleeding Heart Bistro
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
Bleeding Heart Yard, off Greville Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1 | 9 minutes from St Bride Library
Set in an attractive cobbled courtyard, this candlelit bistro/wine bar is a taste of an older, more civilised world. Uniformed French waiters glide unobtrusively between tables ...More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
Bleeding Heart Yard, off Greville Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1 | 9 minutes from St Bride Library
Set in an attractive cobbled courtyard, this candlelit bistro/wine bar is a taste of an older, more civilised world. Uniformed French waiters glide unobtrusively between tables ...More
Bleeding Heart Tavern
London > Nightlife > Bars
Bleeding Heart Yard, off Greville Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1N | 9 minutes from St Bride Library
As the less formal sister of the Bleeding Heart Restaurant, the Tavern has kept the brand's warm welcome, slick service and top nosh intact while presenting ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Bleeding Heart Yard, off Greville Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1N | 9 minutes from St Bride Library
As the less formal sister of the Bleeding Heart Restaurant, the Tavern has kept the brand's warm welcome, slick service and top nosh intact while presenting ...More
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London Stock Exchange
London > Business > Venue Hire
10 Paternoster Square, City, London EC4M | 6 minutes from St Bride Library
The London Stock Exchange, one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world with a history dating back more than 300 years, is at the heart ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
10 Paternoster Square, City, London EC4M | 6 minutes from St Bride Library
The London Stock Exchange, one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world with a history dating back more than 300 years, is at the heart ...More
Middle Temple Hall
London > Business > Venue Hire
2 Plowden Buildings Middle Temple Lane, Holborn, London EC4Y | 7 minutes from St Bride Library
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily damaged ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
2 Plowden Buildings Middle Temple Lane, Holborn, London EC4Y | 7 minutes from St Bride Library
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily damaged ...More
Haberdashers' Hall
London > Business > Venue Hire
18 West Smithfield, City, London EC1A | 8 minutes from St Bride Library
Opened by the Queen in 2002 and designed by Sir Michael Hopkins and Partners Haberdashers' Hall was the first new livery hall in the Square Mile ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
18 West Smithfield, City, London EC1A | 8 minutes from St Bride Library
Opened by the Queen in 2002 and designed by Sir Michael Hopkins and Partners Haberdashers' Hall was the first new livery hall in the Square Mile ...More
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What's On Today Near St Bride Library Jenufa: Guildhall School Of Music And Drama Theatre | Until 16th February 2012 Bridewell Theatre At St Bride Library Sue Lefton directs Timberlake Wertenbaker's adaptation of Gabriela Preissova's drama about love and betrayal in a small community. This play, ...More Valentine Celebration (Ages 2-7) Kids Events | On 13th February 2012 Shoe Lane Library 3 minutes walk from St Bride Library Themed stories, games and crafts....More Paolo Roversi Exhibitions | Until 31st March 2012 The Wapping Project Bankside 11 minutes walk from St Bride Library A solo display featuring works from the fashion photographer's Nudi and Studio series, focusing on his music, Guinevere van Seenus....More Dickens And London Exhibitions | Until 10th June 2012 Museum of London 11 minutes walk from St Bride Library Marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth, this exhibition explores the relationship between the author and the city. Featuring ...More Archaeology Exposed: After The Excavation Kids Events | Until 17th February 2012 Museum of London 11 minutes walk from St Bride Library Interactive object sessions....More Archaeology Up Close: Jewellery: Workshop Leisure | Until 20th February 2012 Museum of London 11 minutes walk from St Bride Library An object-handling session with members of the museum's Archaeological Collections department....More No Lone Zone Exhibitions | Until 13th May 2012 Tate Modern 11 minutes walk from St Bride Library Contemporary sculpture, videos, photographs and installations exploring the relationship between history, nature and politics, by Teresa Margolles, Cinthia Marcelle, David ...More  Yayoi Kusama Exhibitions | Until 5th June 2012 Tate Modern 11 minutes walk from St Bride Library Well-known for her repeating dot patterns, influential Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama first came to prominence in the 1960s, mixing with ...More Photography: New Documentary Forms Exhibitions | Until 31st March 2012 Tate Modern 11 minutes walk from St Bride Library Photographs by Luc Delahaye, Mitch Epstein, Guy Tillim and Akram Zaatari in which the artists explore a variety of subjects ...More  The Unilever Series: Tacita Dean Exhibitions | Until 9th April 2012 Tate Modern 11 minutes walk from St Bride Library Berlin-based English visual artists Tacita Dean undertakes the 12th commission in The Unilever Series for the Turbine Hall at Tate ...More 
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