The Treasures Room is the reason to visit this venue as a tourist. And it is a treasure in every respect. Easy to get to, it it right by both Saint Prancas and Kings Cross underground stations. Being a little off from most of the...More

A short visit allowed a stroll through the Sir John Ritblat Gallery which is home to the treasures of the British Library. View historical old texts from poets, politicians, religious figures, & musicians. If you're pressed for time, then make sure to visit the British...More

Although the British Library rotates its treasures on display, you can feast your eyes on the originals of Beowulf and Milton’s Paradis Lost and handwritten songs of Beatles (“Ticket to Ride”). A little known fact: next to some exhibits are recordings like Olivier as Hamlet/graveyard...More

A really magnificent building with excellent changing exhibitions. Perfect place to study or get work done.

So many old books, literature and significant history all preserved. I wasn't sure what to expect and we did so when a lot of the areas we're closed. We stopped to see all the historical collections. Didn't know some of the kept items and wished...More

Take a look into the treasures room, some wonderful pieces of history going way back in there. Plenty of places to get a drink and something to eat as well

Any book you name and you will be able to find it here. One of the biggest library in the world.....

The gallery of important documents from history shows the breadth of civilization - everything from the Magna Carta to the Gutenberg Bible to Beatles lyrics. Once of my favorite exhibits in all of London.

We have been a few times previously, but on this occasion we were staying with friends in the St Pancras Premier Inn just across the road. Our friends had never visited the British Library, so we took them over. There are always different exhibitions on,...More

This landmark of learning is an iconic building having the most treasured collection of books . The structure is imposing and stunning . To think of it it's history - one gets into the bygone era when this place was the hub of the book...More