Historic libraries · London
Senate House Library
In or near Covent Garden.
Senate House Library — Academic Library, University of London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Senate House Library is a historic library in the United Kingdom. Address: WC1E 7HU. Wikidata describes it as: "Academic Library, University of London". Coordinates: 51.5209°, -0.1278°.
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Official information
Senate House Library serves as the central library for the University of London and the School of Advanced Study. It is one of the largest academic libraries in the UK, focusing on arts, humanities, and social sciences, and offers a wealth of primary source materials and digital resources for research.
Place summary
Senate House Library is a prominent library located in London, within the Camden unparished area. It is part of the University of London and serves as a central resource for students and researchers. The building is notable for its distinctive architecture and serves as a key academic hub in the capital.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5209, -0.1278
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC1E 7HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.london.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q116167248 (CC0)
- commons: Senate House Library, University of London.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Senate House Library?
- Senate House Library is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC1E 7HU), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Senate House Library?
- Senate House Library — Academic Library, University of London.
- How do I get to Senate House Library?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC1E 7HU.
- How do I get to Senate House Library?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC1E 7HU.