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The British Library

The British Library on Euston Road is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world痴 largest research libraries. Its collections number in the hundreds of millions and span manuscripts, printed books, maps, sound, and digital items from across centuries and continents. Highlights include the Magna Carta, Leonardo notebooks, and handwritten Beatles lyrics, but the appeal runs far beyond famous items. Readers use extensive reading rooms for study across every discipline, while exhibitions and talks open the building to general visitors. The site sits beside King痴 Cross and St Pancras, so international and regional transport connections are on the doorstep. The building痴 modern red-brick design has become a London landmark, with caf駸, study spaces, and accessible facilities that handle large daily footfall. Whether planning a day痴 research or browsing a headline exhibition, visitors find a place that balances scholarly infrastructure with public welcome, all dedicated to preserving and sharing knowledge. Opening Hours Monday: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday: 9:30am-8pm Wednesday: 9:30am-8pm Thursday: 9:30am-8pm Friday: 9:30am-6pm Saturday: 9:30am-5pm Sunday: 11am-5pm

Camden NW1 2DB Regent’s Park Regent痴 Park

Library Features 1. National library with vast multi-format collections; 2. Holds treasures like Magna Carta and Beatles lyrics; 3. Located near King痴 Cross and St Pancras; 4. Accessible facilities with exhibitions and caf駸; 5. Extensive reading rooms for research

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