The Library and Reading Room of the British Museum, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London

Eric de Maré1945/1980

Historic England
London, United Kingdom

The circular Reading Room was added to the British Museum site in 1852-7. Designed by Sydney Smirke it was built to fill the museum's open quadrangle.

Historic England Archive AA98/05954

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Title: The Library and Reading Room of the British Museum, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London
Creator: Eric de Maré
Date Created: 1945/1980
Rights: Source: Historic England Archive
Medium: Cellulose acetate negative

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