The London Library - A Sion College Tour and Reception

Thursday 3rd February 2022, 6.30pm

The London Library, 14 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4LG

One of the world’s leading literary institutions, the London Library was established in 1841 at a time when there were no lending libraries in London and before state-funded libraries existed. Frustrated by being unable to borrow books in London, Thomas Carlyle began gathering support for a lending library and created a founding committee in April 1840 to oversee the work of raising launch funds.

Sion College has arranged a private tour of the Library, with a reception, a display of some of its treasures, and a talk about the history of this remarkable institution.

If you have not yet registered for online payment you will be asked to do this and your registration will need to be validated by the Administrator before you can use the facility. You will only need to register once, and for any applications for subsequent events you will need only to log in. Payment is taken by PayPal, but you do not need a PayPal account. 

Please note

• Successful applicants will be sent further information by Friday 21st January

• Cancellations after Thursday 27th January will not be refunded

• Attendees will be expected to honour any food choices submitted in advance

• It is Sion College policy that no events are recorded

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