The British Library (British Library)

Member Name: jaywit

Product:	British Library
Date:	27/05/09 (4 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Amazing free exibition

Disadvantages: Not well signposted

The British Library on Euston Road in London is in my mind one of London's hidden gems and an amazing place to visit.
Don't think what a load of old books! It's so much more than that.
Why? Not the huge collection of books where you can go and research any subject, but the hidden gem that is the Sir John Riblat Gallery, a mouthful for a room that contains original documents from the Magna Carta, the Lindisfarne Gospels, Captain Scott's journal from the ill fated Antarctic expedition to original lyrics of Beatles songs, one in fact written on the back of a first birthday card sent to Julian Lennon and so many more documents, books and musical scores.
The other big thing in it's favour is that it is free to go in.
Somehow the library doesn't seem to advertise this mind boggling exhibition as much as it should and it isn't easy to find once you are inside ( just keep on the left hand side of the building, go past the shop and you will come to it.)
If you have an hour to spare anytime perhaps between trains then please go and take a look. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Summary: Not just a load of old books please give this a try.