The British Library
4.5

Historic libraries & universities

The British Library

London, United Kingdom

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom, housing over 170 million items including rare manuscripts, historical documents, and a vast collection of books. Its unique feature is the Treasures Gallery, which showcases iconic items such as the Magna Carta, Shakespeare's First Folio, and handwritten lyrics by the Beatles.

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