British Library
Type: Libraries / Archives, Museums
Last updated on August 27, 2015
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The British Library might be one of the most academically imposing institutions on Earth, with 170 million archived items (including the Magna Carta, Da Vinci's notebook, and the original scraps that... Read More
The British Library might be one of the most academically imposing institutions on Earth, with 170 million archived items (including the Magna Carta, Da Vinci's notebook, and the original scraps that Beatles songs were written on), and swathes of stressed out students roaming its bright interiors. But it's also a dream for the frugal tourist, with most of its most famous items available for viewing in the Sir John Ritblat Gallery. The library also curates free exhibitions like "Comics Unmasked: Art and Anarchy in the UK" and "Lines in the Ice: Seeking the Northwest Passage", exploring the role of European explorers in the Arctic.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Arianna Reiche
London Local Expert
- Free Things to Do: "Enjoy a coffee in the Last Word cafe in the front piazza"
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: The British Library prides itself on making its most valuable gems available to the public.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Emma Wallis
London Local Expert
- Romantic Things to Do: "There are lots of free exhibitions in the entrance hall and a great cafe to meet up in after you have learnt something."
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: Learning something new can be very romantic and the building itself lifts your heart to the skies.
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