Wellcome Library, Research library on Euston Road, London, United Kingdom.
The Wellcome Library maintains over 2.5 million items including books, manuscripts, archives, films, and databases focused on medical history and human health.
Henry Solomon Wellcome established this medical research institution in 1900, which officially opened to the public in December 1949 under architect Septimus Warwick's design.
The library preserves medical knowledge through 80,000 volumes spanning from the 15th century, including 12,000 Asian manuscripts documenting ancient healing practices.
Researchers access extensive collections of historical medical documents, prints, photographs, and audio-visual materials spanning from the 14th century to present day.
The collection features 5,000 pre-16th century texts covering unexpected subjects like alchemy and witchcraft alongside traditional medical manuscripts in over 50 languages.
Inception: 1900
Founders: Henry Solomon Wellcome
Architects: Septimus Warwick
Official opening: December 1949
Part of: Wellcome Collection
Address: 183 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE
Phone: +442076118722
Email: library@wellcome.ac.uk
Website: http://wellcomelibrary.org
GPS coordinates: 51.52570,-0.13490
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:57
Wellcome Collection
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Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
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UCL Main Building
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Bloomsbury Theatre
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Grant Museum of Zoology
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140 Gower Street
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30 Euston Square
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London and North Western Railway War Memorial
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Piscator
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Grant Museum of Zoology
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Cruciform Building
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UCL Art Museum
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Wellcome Library
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University College Hospital Medical School, Nurses Home 1907 Building And Attached Railings
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Memorial to Richard Trevithick
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Two Lodges In Euston Square Gardens
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Bust of Hippocrates
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Statue of Matthew Flinders
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Numbers 20-24 And Attached Railings
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Numbers 185-191 And Attached Railings To Numbers 185 And 189
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