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City of London, Guildhall Library
Contact details
Website: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Libraries/City_of_London_libraries/guildhall_lib.htm
E-mail:
Printed Books printedbooks.guildhall@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Manuscripts manuscripts.guildhall@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Tel: 020 7332 1868 (Printed Books), 020 7332 1862 (Manuscripts)
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About the library
The original Library at Guildhall was founded in the 1420s under the terms of the will of Richard Whittington. Today, it is a major public reference library which specialises in the history of London, especially the City, as well as having other significant collections. The Library has one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of printed works on London history and also outstanding resources on diverse subjects such as food and wine, gardening, law reports, English parliamentary papers, local history, marine history, clock and watch-making and archery.
The local library catalogue is available online.
British Library Interlibrary Loan Codes
- Guildhall Library: 2
Accessing materials
Can I see live document availability on Copac? No
Can I obtain items via Inter Library Loan? No, but copies of material may be available, subject to copyright and conservation restrictions. Please contact the library for details.
Can I visit the library to view materials? Yes - visit the library's web site for access details. If you wish to visit it is advisable to contact the library in advance to ensure the material you need will be available.
