London Library

London Library
Gebäude der London Library am St. James's Square

Die London Library ist die weltweit größte unabhängige Leihbibliothek. Sie wurde 1841 von Thomas Carlyle gegründet, der unzufrieden mit den Regeln der British Library war. Um eine der Unzufriedenheiten Carlyles verbessern zu können, hatte er vor, den Bibliotheksmitgliedern das Nutzen der Bücher auch zu Hause zu erlauben.

Literatur

  • Anthony McIntyre: Library book. An architectural journey through the London Library. 1841-2006. London Library, London 2006, ISBN 0-9553277-0-9.
  • John Wells: Rude Words. A discursive history of the London Library. Macmillan, London 1991, ISBN 0-333-47519-4.

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