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The Women's Library

The Women's Library, London Metropolitan University, 25 Old Castle Street, London, E1 7NT, England

The Women's Library is a cultural centre housing the most extensive collection of women's history in the UK. As well as the Reading Room there is a lively exhibition and events programme. Access is free and open to everyone.

The entire collection of this library is a Designated Collection of national importance.

The Women's Library

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Contact Details

Tel : 0207 320 2222
Fax : 0207 320 2333
E-mail : moreinfo@thewomenslibrary.ac.uk
enquirydesk@thewomenslibrary.ac.uk
hires@thewomenslibrary.ac.uk

URL : www.thewomenslibrary.ac.uk
www.genesis.ac.uk

Open

Exhibition Opening hours Mon-Wed & Fri 9.30-17.30 Thurs 9.30-20.00 Sat 10.00-16.00 Sun Closed Reading Room Opening hours Mon Closed Tues, Wed & Fri 9.30-17.00 Thurs 9.30-20.00 Sat 10.00-16.00 Sun Closed

Closed

The Women's Library, as part of London Metropolitan University, closes for brief periods over the Easter and Christmas holidays. It has an annual Closed Week for stocktaking and essential Library work. This is usually the first week of September. It is closed on Saturdays during the month of August. Please check our website for details.

Admission Charges

Free

Events

Heart of the Race: Black Feminism in Britain at London Metropolitcan Archives
06 March 2010 - 06 March 2010

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General Information

Cultural collections description

The Women’s Library collections hold material relating to women in diverse communities across subject areas including feminism, employment, fiction and biography.

You can search for details of individual items through The Women's Library online catalogued. The Printed Collections catalogue details are given below. The Archive and Museum catalogue is available at www.thewomenslibrary.ac.uk/archivemuseumcatalogue .

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African | Caribbean | Cross-cultural

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours

Collections

Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Sign language interpretation available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Children and Families

Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools

Facilities

Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

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Envisage: an exhibition of sculpture by Richard Gilbert, Wallspace, London

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Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology


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Search The Diverse Collections Of The Museum Of London Online

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The Museum Of London's new microsite allows you to search for the story of the many cultures of London in their collections.

This image shows Sir Mancherjee Bhownaggree, MP for Bethnal Green 1895 - 1906. A supporter of British rule in India, he was nicknamed 'bow-the-knee' by opponents. However he also lobbied parliament on the rights of Indian subjects.

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