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The folks at The Guardian and Time Out London like this place. Would you agree?
"Wow, absolutely love the Reading Rooms."(14 Tips)
"usually not crowded exhibit of the Magna Carta"(7 Tips)
"Many original manuscripts are on displayed."(5 Tips)
"Good for informal meetings and has Business and IP centre resource."(5 Tips)

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Travis CombelAugust 15, 2014
The historical documents etc. are very interesting.
Geer OskamSeptember 15, 2012
Go see the fantastic Treasures from the Collection - Jane Austin's diary, first printed book (China 878 AD!)
Mark J.October 14, 2017
Lots of great study spaces!
Olga PavlovskyMay 24, 2013
If you need to work here, beware the wifi is very jumpy. Obviously, the busier it is, the worse it gets...
Mark AshworthAugust 29, 2015
Best Library in the world.
Daniel MarečekNovember 1, 2013
Hello, this is greeting of developer from National library of technology in Prague CZ. Have a nice time ;)
Deborah SmythFebruary 14, 2013
John Gielgud's script of Murder on the Orient Express - check out the doodles on the left!
Gregg BrownOctober 22, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The coffee from the inside café is exceptionally good.
Jamie ClagueNovember 17, 2010
If you're waiting for a train at Kings Cross or St Pancras the library is well worth a visit
Leah KendallAugust 9, 2014
Art and Anarchy exhibition is great but busy!
Christine WongJanuary 28, 2014
Go look at the original Alice in wonderland on display!!!
Sean InsigneJanuary 9, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Focus and determination!
Shell sterJanuary 13, 2016
Alice in Wonderland exhibition, Lewis Carrol
Bronwyn DurandJanuary 27, 2010
Amazing place for knowledge junkies. The business and IP centre is invaluable for startups both as an info source and networking possibilities. Read more
LondonistOctober 14, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Head into the permanent exhibition to see original hand-written lyrics to Hard Day's Night scrawled by Lennon on the back of a first birthday card to his son.
Joan L.October 8, 2009
at Kings Cross; get there early for workspace and free wifi. Goes wonky by 2:30PM, otherwise fab.
Abraam ArmApril 10, 2019
Large but busy
Cla ClaNovember 6, 2018
Worth a tour
Antoine AdamNovember 4, 2013
Opening times and closures
James WhatleyAugust 15, 2014
The comic book exhibition isn't as good as I hoped it'd be. The shop is better... :/
Alan MortonNovember 22, 2015
Reading rooms and areas restricted to members only
Jenn PJuly 1, 2015
Really lovely modern library
WednesdayAugust 27, 2020
Must visit.
RichardFebruary 28, 2016
See an original Magna Carta
britishlibraryJanuary 16, 2012
If you have enoyed the Royal Manuscripts exhibition you will be interested in this BBC Four series http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b019h3g2
Tom SavoryMay 21, 2013
Check out the excellent Patrick Hughes apt reverspective!
Rosemie CallewaertAugust 9, 2014
Enjoy books, WiFi & coffee
Gagan SinghAugust 5, 2015
Free WiFi and grand library.
Diana ZhangMay 27, 2018
Nice reading rooms
Anton OrdApril 24, 2013
Free wifi and power sockets Apple users!
JaeT 👧😚May 23, 2013
It has the coolest facade!
Gagan SinghAugust 5, 2015
Reading rooms are very nice here.
Danilo Crnogorac [SU7]September 3, 2014
http://zvukk.blogspot.com/2014/05/zvucna-arhiva-britanske-biblioteke.html
Aqua GirlJune 8, 2015
Great for working in style
Paul DorsainvilJanuary 28, 2011
Go read in the top floor, Friend's room...Great couches and views
Klara VargaDecember 29, 2015
They were closed, but they allowed booking guided tour. I was disappointed.
Matt SFebruary 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Don't miss the illuminated manuscripts exhibition.
Søren Leth-NissenJuly 16, 2011
Check out the Magna Carta and start thinking. It is worthwhile!
Aquiles BraynerJuly 4, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Check also the Growing Knowledge exhibition to discover more about digital scholarship tools...
Howard WrigjtMarch 25, 2016
Cafe good but very busy
Matt SOctober 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Kerouac's On The Road exhibition from 4 Oct is worth a look
StephanieNovember 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Prepare to give the blood type and sex of your third unborn child in order to receive a reader card.
rahimOctober 23, 2013
Very useful for university students
Nafis Tahshish IslamAugust 13, 2015
The reading rooms.
Kristyn UlandayJuly 28, 2015
SO MANY BOOKS. NERD HEAVEN.
Louise DoolanJanuary 26, 2010
Excellent exhibition and access to so many interest materials Read more
AnyTripMay 13, 2011
Register for a reader's pass and gain access to thousands of books and documents.
Cj AquinoJanuary 7, 2016
Love the vibe
Rod VTMarch 1, 2015
The one and only!
Karen WisdomFebruary 15, 2014
Wouldn't recommend the visitor wifi and don't expect any help from the IP Centre on a Saturday :(

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