Historic libraries · London
Library for Iranian Studies
In or near Tyburn.
Library for Iranian Studies is a historic library in the United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ealing End · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Library for Iranian Studies is a historic library in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.5075°, -0.2753°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Iranian Library in Acton, West London, serves as a major research library for the Iranian community in the UK, housing around 30,000 items including books, manuscripts, and archives. It offers resources for academic research and organizes lectures and educational activities, including a Persian school.
From the Wikipedia article
Library for Iranian Studies is a major Persian library in Acton district of London, England. It has over 30,000 books in the Persian language, as well as English and other languages. The library receives no governmental funding and is voluntary controlled.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The library was opened on November 16, 1991, with only 2,500 books in a rented premises. However, after financial support by members of the Iranian community in London the owners were able to purchase new premises which were opened to public on April 9, 1994.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5075, -0.2753
- District
- Ealing
- Parish
- Ealing, unparished area
- Postcode
- W3 9DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ealing Central and Acton
- Nearest railway station
- Ealing End — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.iranianlibrary.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6542562 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Library for Iranian Studies (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Acton Hill Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Leap Service - the National Autistics Society
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Gaumont Acton
Theatres · 0.1 km
Acton Market
Farmers’ markets · 0.2 km
Crown Kinema
Theatres · 0.2 km
Performance Centre
Theatres · 0.3 km
Twyford Church of England Academies Trust
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Acton Mosque
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Act One Cinema
Cinemas · 0.5 km
London Transport Miniature Railway
Miniature railways · 0.5 km
London Transport Museum Depot
Museums · 0.5 km
Transport Museum Depot
Museums · 0.5 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · London
Acton Hill Church
Acton Hill Church — a Grade II-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · London
Leap Service - the National Autistics Society
Leap Service - the National Autistics Society — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Farmers’ markets · London
Acton Market
Acton Market — a UK farmers' market in england london.
📷 5📷 5Where to eat & stay near Library for Iranian Studies
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · London
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Ealing
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Ealing — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 7
📷 7
📷 7Hotels · London
Holiday Inn London - West
Holiday Inn London - West — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Holiday Inn.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · London
Holiday Inn Express London - Park Royal
Holiday Inn Express London - Park Royal — a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Duke Of Sussex Public House
The Duke Of Sussex Public House in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · London
Pepe's Piri Piri
Pepe's Piri Piri — a restaurant in england london.
📷 7
📷 6Cafés · London
Paperback Coffee & Books
Paperback Coffee & Books — a café in england london.
📷 7Restaurants · London
No 197 Chiswick Fire Station
No 197 Chiswick Fire Station — a restaurant in england london.
More places in this region
📷 5Historic libraries · London
Abdus Salam Library
Abdus Salam Library — Main academic and research library of Imperial College London.
📷 5Historic libraries · London
Bishopsgate Library
Bishopsgate Library is a historic library in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic libraries · London
British Library of Political and Economic Science
British Library of Political and Economic Science — main library of the London School of Economics and Political Science.
📷 5Historic libraries · London
Cecil Sharp House
Cecil Sharp House — Cultural institute and concert hall in Primrose Hall, London NW1.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Library for Iranian Studies?
- Library for Iranian Studies is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W3 9DP), in the parish of Ealing, unparished area.
- What is Library for Iranian Studies?
- Library for Iranian Studies is a historic library in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Library for Iranian Studies?
- The nearest railway station is Ealing End, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode W3 9DP.
- How do I get to Library for Iranian Studies?
- The nearest railway station is Ealing End, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W3 9DP.