Catalogue of the guildhall library of the city of london. Clockmakers museum, guildhall library london nearby. The library s printed books collection comprises more than 200,000 titles dating from the 15th to the 21st centuries and includes books, pamphlets, periodicals, trade directories and poll books. We stock key publications on the history of london. Explore books by trinity guildhall with our selection at. Temple page images at hathitrust guildhall art gallery. History and treasures of guildhall library to your collection. Twelve panels depicting details of selected broadside sheets within guildhall librarys archives. Guildhall library is a public reference library which specialises in the history of london. The library has one of the most extensive specialised collections of music and drama print and electronic resources in europe, and is integral to the guildhall schools status as a centre of excellence in music and drama teaching, learning and research. Where better to start than with a bookshop inspired by literature. Guildhall library hosts a series of free afternoon talks on london history and related topics as well as monthly evening events from 68pm.
Also of interest is the guildhall library clock room, featuring the collection of the london clockmakers company, which was chartered in 1631. Please note, these shops are independent from the city of london shop collage the london picture archive visit our image website collage the london picture archive, to browse and buy high quality prints of over 250,000 historical images of london from the collections of london metropolitan archives and guildhall art gallery. The largest known private collection of items relating to dick whittington has been bequeathed to guildhall library by ellery yale wood, the prolific childrens book collector. Some books take on a new role other than just being a book say the curators of a new exhibition at guildhall library. His brief also included london metropolitan archives, city business library and guildhall art gallery. At the city of london shop you may purchase books, tickets, gifts, accessories, jewellery and postcards. The third library on our list that specialises in the history of london and part of one of my favourite places in the city of london. Our printed books collection comprises over 200,000 titles dating from the 15th to the 21st centuries and includes books, pamphlets, periodicals, trade directories and poll books. Former guildhall library and museum, city and county of.
Illustrating the introduction of printing into england, the northend stained glass window allows plenty of natural light into this spacious room once filled with a collection of over 40,000 volumes and manuscripts. The original library at the guildhall was founded in the 1420s and the current one holds over 200,000 items dating from. The guildhall library 1828 contains extensive references on the history of london, including original maps, prints, and registers. Apr 01, 2008 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours. Guildhall is a municipal building in the moorgate area of the city of london, england. Guildhall library blog the original library at guildhall. Great permanent collection of art, temporary exhibitions, temporary displays of.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This is the front page taken from our copy of the vampyre to celebrate the 200 th anniversary of the publication of the vampyre, we invite you to attend the vampyre regency ball which is to be held on friday 6th of september. The modern library was established in 1824 and is a major public reference library specialising in the history of london, especially that of the city. Author of a descriptive catalogue of the london traders, tavern, and coffeehouse tokens current in the seventeenth century, a guide to genealogical sources in guildhall library, a list of books printed in the british isles and of. Independent bookshops in northern ireland books the. Guildhall library has one of the largest collections of historic trade and telephone directories held in any uk public library. Guildhall library library in the city, london, greater. The building has been used as a town hall for several hundred years, and is still the ceremonial and administrative centre of the city of london and its corporation. Former guildhall library and museum former public library and museum, now adapted for use as a reception chamber and archive depository.
It is situated off gresham and basinghall streets, in the wards of bassishaw and cheap. It should not be confused with londons city hall, the. The majority of items in the collection range from c. The original library at the guildhall was founded in the 1420s and the current one holds over 200,000 items dating from the 15th century onwards, charting all aspects london life. Guildhall library london 2020 all you need to know before you. Guildhall library is located at aldermanbury, london, greater london. Guildhall library was originally founded in 1420 under the terms of richard whittingtons will. There is usually a charge for these events, which entitles you to a complimentary glass. Guildhall library city of london libraries, london, united kingdom. Jan 16, 2016 guildhall library is the library of london history.
Whether its meditation, colouring books, yoga, or simply new outdoor toys to get the whole family outside and enjoying the sunshine together. The best places not only for gifts, but for maps and books on social history and london ephemera. Please note, these shops are independent from the city of london shop. London, united kingdom guildhall library events eventbrite. See 3 photos and 3 tips from 37 visitors to guildhall library. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. From rubber ducks and postcards to books and maps, there is something for everyone at our shop. Many volumes in store rooms were lost due to bombing in world war. It is administered by the corporation of london, the government of the city of london, which is the historical heart of london, england the library was founded in the 1420s under the terms of the will of lord mayor dick whittington. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Search the library catalogue, access your account and renew and reserve books online.
This collection covers all aspects of life in london, past and present, its trade, people and buildings. Guildhall administrative centre, london, united kingdom. It focuses on material held at guildhall library but makes some reference to relevant source material held. Welcome to the city of london shop city of london shop. Below we will reveal what we believe to be the top three most useful books at guildhall library for researching london history. Guildhall library printed books collection has over 200,000 titles dating from the 15th to the 21st centuries and includes books, pamphlets, periodicals, trade directories and poll books.
Guildhall librarys hairy book has now been transferred to the. Guildhall library runs an active and engaging programme of events, ranging from afternoon talks on aspects of london history, guided walks of the square mile and book launches to monthly evening wine receptions with current authors. Guildhall library london 2020 all you need to know. Masonic temple, guildhall vermont united states essex county. History and treasures of guildhall library with your friends. Evening events are typically followed by a wine reception and a book signing by the author.
Guildhall library city of london libraries home facebook. Libreria was shaped by jorge luis borges the library of. Clockmakers museum, guildhall library information an exceptional collection of historic clocks, watches, and marine timekeepers. Book nook 96 main street, larne, county antrim bt40 1re, 0282826 0395 theres a good general selection of books here, from bestsellers to childrens books, with an especially broad range of. A walk through the city of london from barbican to london bridge, england 14th june, 2014 duration. Guildhall library exhibtion londenfold 18 nov hand bound books. This collection covers all aspects of life in london, past and present, its. Broadsides of guildhall library, london sensational, artist book.
Guildhall library opening hours library opening times. Guildhall library of london as others have mentioned, this library has a vast collection of books and written material specifically about london. Each treasure folio contains a detailed composition inspired by a specific book within the collections of guildhall library. Guildhall librarys instagram profile has 397 photos and videos.
It focuses on material held at guildhall library but makes some reference to relevant source material held elsewhere. Catalogue of the exhibition of a selection of works by early and modern painters of the dutch school london. Guildhall library is the library of london history. Home to guildhall library from 1873 to 1974 and perfect for a range of prestigious functions. A first edition copy of this book is available to view at guildhall library. The librarys printed books collection comprises more than 200,000 titles dating from the 15th to the 21st centuries and includes books, pamphlets, periodicals, trade directories and poll books. The topic for each evening event is designed to be different from the last so that a range of interests can be. Our printed books collection comprises over 200,000 titles dating from the. The guildhall library is a public reference library specialising in subjects relevant to london. Sep 02, 20 a walk through the city of london from barbican to london bridge, england 14th june, 2014 duration. Guildhall librarians astonished by dick whittington. Guildhall library staff have answered thousands of research enquiries over many years and it has become clear that there are some books that are used more frequently than any others in finding the answers.
New at whsmith during mental health awareness week, were taking the time to find new ways to look after our mental wellbeing. The guildhall ghosts leicesters guildhall is known as the cities most haunted building having appeared in various television programmes, such as the wellknown television show most haunted. Discover the details of each book by matching the folio image to the index thumbnail to locate it within the archives. The printed books and visual material will be useful. Over 250,000 images of london from the collections at. Guildhall library is located at guildhall, london, greater london. There are known to be five ghosts in residence, including the mysterious white lady who makes her presence felt in the library. Guildhall library london, england publication date 1889 topics library catalogs publisher london.
Once part of the medieval guildhall itself it is now housed in a modern building close by in aldermanbury, just off guildhall yard and contains the largest collection of books and manuscripts in the world over 200,000 items devoted to the history of a single city many of which are rare volumes hundreds of years old. On the worktable blog offers info, inspiration, advice, materials, supplies and resources on book arts and bookbinding. Guildhall library shop guildhall library city of london. Apr 26, 20 guildhall library staff have answered thousands of research enquiries over many years and it has become clear that there are some books that are used more frequently than any others in finding the answers. This is the front page taken from our copy of the vampyre to celebrate the 200 th anniversary of the publication of the vampyre, we invite you to attend the vampyre regency ball.
This publication outlines the sources most useful to anyone tracing the history of a building or site in london. Buy books, stationery and gifts, online and in store. London metropolitan archives and guildhall art gallery. Guildhall library is a public reference library specialising in the history of london.
Nov 14, 2018 guildhall library aldermanbury, ec2v 7hh phone. Guildhall library london 2020 all you need to know before. This publication is an index to the national, regional, county, city, town, district and borough directories and is a valuable tool for local historians and researchers. The library of london history guildhall library is a public reference library specialising in the history of london. Used and abused, which opens on monday 15 january at the city of london corporationowned public reference library, explains what happens when books are customised, decorated or disguised visitors will discover how, and why, older books are more likely than new. Each panel includes the broadside archive reference number. Shop online at britains top family friendly discount store. Guildhall library was originally founded in 1420 under the terms of richard. Its more of a reference library than a general library, so useful for anyone doing research on london. Corporation of london art gallery, 1903, also by a. Ms yale wood left her collection of several thousand childrens books to her former school, bryn mawr college in pennsylvania, and her collection which relates to dic. A guide to sources for tracing a building or site history in london. Historic trade directories in guildhall library guildhall library has one of the largest collections of historic trade and telephone directories held in any uk public library. There are known to be five ghosts in residence, including the mysterious white lady who makes her presence felt in.
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