Top Independent Libraries
Association of Independent Libraries
An association of independently funded subscription libraries and similar libraries of historic foundation. Offers a directory of members, news and events, publications, and links. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Gladstone's Library at St Deiniol's
Britain's only Prime Ministerial library, and the nation's tribute to his life and work; includes a guide to the collection of more than 250,000… Unclaimed: Claim this business
Innerpeffray Library
A visitor guide to the first public lending library in Scotland, now maintained by a charitable trust; includes a history, catalogue, and description of… Unclaimed: Claim this business
The Portico Library and Gallery
Offers an overview of the history of this subscription library in Manchester, plus details of current events. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
Organises programmes of talks and exhibitions on science, the arts and current affairs, and maintains a library and a museum with a number of… Unclaimed: Claim this business
Bishopsgate Institute Library and Archive
A library in a London centre for culture and learning, with important collections on London history, labour and socialist history, freethought and humanism, co-operation,… Unclaimed: Claim this business
Devon and Exeter Institution
Founded in 1813 by two hundred gentlemen of the county and city to promote science, literature and art; includes a guide to their library… Unclaimed: Claim this business
Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution
A centre for culture in Highgate, one of the oldest such institutions still in existence in London; includes a guide to their library and… Unclaimed: Claim this business
Linen Hall Library
Oldest library in Belfast founded in 1788, and the last subscribing library in Ireland. Has news, events, list of collections, online shop and membership… Unclaimed: Claim this business
Morrab Library
A 200 year old, independent library in Penzance, one of the biggest in Britain; information about their holdings and archives, opening times, and location. Unclaimed: Claim this business
The Armitt Museum & Library
An independent library established in 1912 in Ambleside, that once had Beatrix Potter as a subscribing member; holds collections of local Cumbrian interest, and… Unclaimed: Claim this business
The Athenaeum
A club first established in Liverpool in 1797; includes details of membership, with a description of their famous library and its collections, catering facilities,… Unclaimed: Claim this business
The Birmingham and Midland Institute
Established for the "diffusion and advancement of science, literature and art" in Birmingham and the Midlands. Describes membership, library, and facilities, and includes a… Unclaimed: Claim this business
The Guildford Institute
Founded as the Guildford Mechanics Institute; provides a guide to their collections and exhibitions, with a history and contacts. Unclaimed: Claim this business
The Leeds Library
Founded in 1768 as a subscription library and now the oldest surviving example in the British Isles; describes their history, collections and facilities, with… Unclaimed: Claim this business
The Literary & Philosophical Society (Lit & Phil)
The largest independent library outside London, founded in 1793. Information about their book and music holdings, services, children's library, events, membership, and history. Newcastle… Unclaimed: Claim this business
The London Library
A leading literary institution founded in 1841 by Thomas Carlyle; with a guide to their substantial collections, membership, news and events, and their quarterly… Unclaimed: Claim this business
The Plymouth Athenaeum
An association of people interested in the study and promotion of the arts, literature, science and technology; includes their programme of activities, and details… Unclaimed: Claim this business
The Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust & Genocide
The world's oldest Holocaust memorial institution; includes a history, with a guide to their collections and access, research projects, and educational materials. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Thoresby Society Library
The library and archive collection of the Thoresby Society, the historical society for Leeds and district; includes details of location, access, and membership. Unclaimed: Claim this business
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