Historic libraries · London
Bishopsgate Library
In or near City of London.
Bishopsgate Library is a historic library in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- London Liverpool Street · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bishopsgate Library is a historic library in the United Kingdom. Part of Bishopsgate Institute. Coordinates: 51.5187°, -0.0793°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Bishopsgate Library is a cultural venue in London that houses special collections and archives documenting the experiences of everyday people and significant social movements. Visitors can explore a variety of collections, access a reading room, and participate in courses or events.
From the Wikipedia article
Bishopsgate Library, now known as Bishopgate Institute's Special Collections and Archives is an independent, charity-funded library located within the Bishopsgate Institute in the City of London.
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Background
Description
The library's particular strengths include printed and archive material on London, freethought and the labour movement, developed by Charles Goss, librarian from 1897 to 1941. The London Collection includes books, directories, maps and visual material relating especially to the East End of London. The George Howell Collection is an important library of books and pamphlets covering many of the political and economic issues of the late 19th century, including early trade union reports. Howell's own correspondence and papers form part of this collection. The library also holds the archives of the London Co-operative Society. Archives of other individuals include George Jacob Holyoake…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5187, -0.0793
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2M 4QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- London Liverpool Street — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.bishopsgate.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4918092 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bishopsgate Library (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bishopsgate Library.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishopsgate Library?
- Bishopsgate Library is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2M 4QH), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is Bishopsgate Library?
- Bishopsgate Library is a historic library in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bishopsgate Library?
- The nearest railway station is London Liverpool Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC2M 4QH.
- How do I get to Bishopsgate Library?
- The nearest railway station is London Liverpool Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2M 4QH.