London Library

The London Library is the world's largest independent lending library, and one of the UK's leading literary institutions. It is located in the City of Westminster, London. It was founded in 1841 by a group of men who included Thomas Carlyle, who was dissatisfied with some of the policies at the British Library. The library has been based at 14 St. James's Square since 1845, having originally occupied the first floor of the Travellers Club at 49 Pall Mall. Membership is open to all, on payment of an annual subscription. The library now has some 7,000 members, mostly private individuals. The London Library is a self-supporting, independent institution. It is a registered charity whose sole aim is the advancement of education, learning,...