Guildhall Library (@guildhalllib) 's Twitter Profile
Guildhall Library

@guildhalllib

The original Library at Guildhall was founded in the 1420s. Today, it is a major public reference library which specialises in the history of London.

ID: 481308782

linkhttps://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/guildhall-library calendar_today02-02-2012 15:42:19

7,7K Tweet

7,7K Followers

1,1K Following

Guildhall Library (@guildhalllib) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How to leave an impression...👑This beautiful illustrated letter incorporating Elizabeth I is in the The Plaisterers Company Book of Ordinances, 1571-1635. Orders of the Mayor, Court of Aldermen & Privy Council.

How to leave an impression...👑This beautiful illustrated letter incorporating Elizabeth I is in the The Plaisterers Company Book of Ordinances, 1571-1635. Orders of the Mayor, Court of Aldermen & Privy Council.
Guildhall Library (@guildhalllib) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Come join us as we kick off Guildhall Library's 600th anniversary celebrations! Thursday 13th of Feb 6-8pm We will be sharing the history of the library and some of our oldest and rarest books. We will also have bubbles and cake! Tickets via Eventbrite eventbrite.co.uk/e/guildhall-li…

Come join us as we kick off Guildhall Library's 600th anniversary celebrations! 
Thursday 13th of Feb 6-8pm 
We will be sharing the history of the library and some of our oldest and rarest books. We will also have bubbles and cake! Tickets via Eventbrite eventbrite.co.uk/e/guildhall-li…
Guildhall Library (@guildhalllib) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s definitely soup weather🥣A small collection from our food & drink history collection offers some hearty recipes & great design too. Watercress Cookbook, 1977 (ED PAM 126) Good Soups, 1945 (AS 601) Thermos Economy Cooking, 1955 (ED PAM 129 365 Tasty Dishes, 1906 (ED 343)

It’s definitely soup weather🥣A small collection from our food & drink history collection offers some hearty recipes & great design too.  
Watercress Cookbook, 1977 (ED PAM 126) Good Soups, 1945 (AS 601) Thermos Economy Cooking, 1955 (ED PAM 129 365 Tasty Dishes, 1906 (ED 343)
Guildhall Library (@guildhalllib) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A class from St Thomas’s Academy enjoyed a workshop yesterday about the Great Plague of 1665. They were shown original materials up close that recorded statistics, official orders & remedies. They were excited to see – as a novelty – the world’s smallest dictionary! 📚📜🌟

A class from St Thomas’s Academy enjoyed a workshop yesterday about the Great Plague of 1665. They were shown original materials up close that recorded statistics, official orders & remedies. They were excited to see – as a novelty – the world’s smallest dictionary! 📚📜🌟
City of London (@cityoflondon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The wait is over! Our London Careers Festival is here, kicking off two weeks of career inspiration, networking, and opportunity! From today, over 15,000 students and young people will connect with leading employers, gaining insights to shape their futures. Find out more here:

The wait is over! Our London Careers Festival is here, kicking off two weeks of career inspiration, networking, and opportunity! From today, over 15,000 students and young people will connect with leading employers, gaining insights to shape their futures. Find out more here:
City of London (@cityoflondon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Describing itself as ‘The Library of London History’, Guildhall Library is holding a series of talks, walks, and literary viewings throughout 2025 to celebrate 600 years since it was founded. The City Corporation-owned library focuses on London history and houses the largest

Describing itself as ‘The Library of London History’, <a href="/GuildhallLib/">Guildhall Library</a> is holding a series of talks, walks, and literary viewings throughout 2025 to celebrate 600 years since it was founded. The City Corporation-owned library focuses on London history and houses the largest
Guildhall Library (@guildhalllib) 's Twitter Profile Photo

‘An almanack or prognostication for… 1658’ (S PAM 173) by Sarah Jinner of London who wrote a series of almanacs 1658-1664. Thought to be one of the first women to be a professional writer. Aimed at educated people, they included forecasts & medical remedies for women.

‘An almanack or prognostication for… 1658’ (S PAM 173) by Sarah Jinner of London who wrote a series of almanacs 1658-1664. Thought to be one of the first women to be a professional writer. Aimed at educated people, they included forecasts &amp; medical remedies for women.
CoL Guides 🇺🇦 (@colguides) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If this interests you do come and explore Roman London with us www.city London guides.com on our regular tour. Beginnings of Roman London discovered in office basement bbc.com/news/articles/…

Guildhall Library (@guildhalllib) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We enjoyed our 600th anniversary event yesterday - showing many treasures and telling the story of the library. Also bubbles and cake! Thank you to @cookandbutlerevents for the splendid cake!

We enjoyed our 600th anniversary event yesterday - showing many treasures and telling the story of the library. Also bubbles and cake! Thank you to @cookandbutlerevents for the splendid cake!