Guided tours of Guildhall Library
4 June, 2 July and 6 August
Guildhall Library
Each visit will start at 1.00pm and will last for one hour. You
will hear about the history of the Library, see the collections and
visit behind the scenes.
FREE - but you must book in advance
020 7332 1868/1870;
printedbooks.guildhall@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Starting your Family History at Guildhall Library
10 June, 8 July and 12 August
1.00 - 2.00pm
Guildhall Library
Designed for family historians beginning their research at
Guildhall Library, this session will introduce the major sources
for family history, e.g. parish registers, census returns, trade
directories and livery company records. This event is being held in
conjunction with Adult Learners' Week and the National Year of
Reading.
FREE - but you must book in advance
020 7332 1868/1870;
printedbooks.guildhall@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Clockmakers' Museum Talk and Tour
29 July 2.00 - 3.00pm
Guildhall Library
Explore the Clockmakers' Museum with the Consultant Curator, Sir
George White and follow the fascinating story of time from the
perspective of the Clockmakers of London.
FREE - but you must book in advance
020 7335 1868/1870;
printedbooks.guildhall@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Journey of the Book: a behind-the-scenes look at how we obtain
and catalogue books for the CIty's libraries
3 June 12.00 noon and 1.30pm
Bibliographical Services Section, Guildhall Library
Following a book, you will walk through the various stages of
ordering, accessioning, cataloguing and preparation for the shelf,
with plenty of opportunities to ask "why?" as well as "how?"
FREE - advance booking advisable
020 7332 1143;
bssgeneral@cityoflondon.gov.uk
John Claude Nattes in London (1765-1822)
23 June - 27 September, 9.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to
Saturday
Guildhall Library Print Room
The exhibition will feature over 50 drawings from the
collections at Guildhall Library and London Metropolitan
Archives.
No admission charge
Electronic Resources in Guildhall Library
2 July 1.00 - 2.00pm
Guildhall Library
The session is aimed at people who would like to learn about our
electronic resources and receive help in using them.
FREE - but you must book in advance
020 7335 1868/1870;
printedbooks.guildhall@cityoflondon.gov.uk
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