Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle Upon Tyne - UK
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N 54° 58.168 W 001° 36.833
30U E 588731 N 6092273
This private membership library was founded early in 1793 as a ‘conversation club’, with an annual subscription of one guinea.
Waymark Code: WMNH07
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/15/2015
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"The Literary & Philosophical Society (Lit & Phil) is the largest independent library outside London, housing over 150,000 books. A wide selection of current fiction and non-fiction can be found alongside historical collections covering every field of interest.
The music library is without equal in the North of England, including 8,000 CDs and 10,000 LPs. For more information, please access the link on the right hand side to the music library webpage.
Our Grade II* listed building was opened in 1825 and the magnificent reading rooms remain largely unchanged. Our collection is coupled with an extensive set of periodicals, providing an exceptional resource for both general reader and academic researcher.
In addition to the library, the Society hosts a wide range of events including book launches, concerts, lectures, readings and workshops that cover a variety of topics and issues. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend these events.
The link to Amazon on the right will take you directly to the Amazon website. If you purchase Amazon goods via this link, the Lit & Phil will receive a small percentage of your spend. This costs you nothing, but to us, as an educational charity, it all adds up. Thank you."
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