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Gower St
London
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WC1E 6BT

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Telephone: 020 7679 7827

Email: spec.coll@ucl.ac.uk

Closed: Easter and Christmas periods

  • Book in advance
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  • Proof of identity required
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The Reading Room is temporarily located at The National Archives in Kew and is accessible by appointment only

  • Appointment bookings and enquiries should be sent by email to spec.coll@ucl.ac.uk or tel 020 7679 7827 or by writing to Special Collections, UCL Library Services, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT
  • Appointments to view material need to be made two weeks in advance
  • To view the collections, an appointment needs to be made, then proof of identity and accredition letter supplied by UCL Special Collections needs to be shown at The National Archives
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    Persons (896)

    Diaries (7)

    Paper catalogues available to view at The National Archives - (58)

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