The London Library is the world's largest independent lending library. It is located in the City of Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1841 by (amongst others) 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.

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  • The London Library is the world's largest independent lending library. It is located in the City of Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1841 by (amongst others) 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. The library has a stock of over one million books, mostly housed in open stacks and available for loan off-site. The library's collection of books (some of which are in foreign languages) is summarised below. It acquires about 8,000 new titles a year and subscribes to some 850 periodicals. Membership is open to all, on payment of an annual subscription. Books can be sent to members who pre-pay the postage. Although the library now has some 8,000 members, mostly private individuals plus 182 corporate members, the place still has a club-like atmosphere.
  • 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.
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  • The London Library is the world's largest independent lending library. It is located in the City of Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1841 by (amongst others) 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.
  • 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.
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