Visit to the Society of Antiquaries Library [TG2v/Antiquaries] – VISIT NOW FULL
*THIS VISIT IS NOW FULL AND A WAITING LIST IS AVAILABLE*
Founded in 1707, the Society of Antiquaries of London is Britain’s oldest learned society concerned with the study and understanding of the material past. The library holds a collection of ca. 130,000 books and journals on the topics of archaeology, architectural history, medieval decorative arts, and other subjects based on the study of the material remains of the past, as well as tracts (historic and modern), proclamations, and broadsides. The archive holds the Society’s institutional archive, an unbroken record of the Society’s existence and activities since its first formal meeting on 1 January 1718, a collection of manuscripts dating back to the medieval period and around 300 deposited archives. This visit will include a tour the main library space and other onsite collections storage areas. The Librarian, Archivist and Assistant Librarian will be available for discussion and questions.
Attendees may want to allow additional time at the end of the visit to view the Magna Carta 1225 Exhibition, which will not be included in the library tour.
Accessibility: The Main Library is accessible by wheelchair, using a ramp and lift, but the basement stacks are not. There are no places to sit during the tour, except from in the main library space.
Bookings for visits are open to members of the M25 Consortium of Academic Libraries only.
*THIS VISIT IS NOW FULL AND A WAITING LIST IS AVAILABLE* To book a place on the waiting list please use our online booking form for M25 Members.
If subsequent to booking a place on a cpd25 visit you find that you are unable to attend, we ask that you let us know this as soon as possible.
Cancellations received less than three working days before the event will be charged a £15 cancellation fee. In the event of a ‘no-show’ on the day, £25 will be charged.
Please note that advance booking is required. If you have not received a booking confirmation email, you won’t be included on the registration list and may be turned away on the day. Please email cpd25@london.ac.uk if you are unsure if you have a confirmed booking.