House of Commons Library, Parliamentary library in Palace of Westminster, London, England
The House of Commons Library spans multiple rooms along the river front of the Palace of Westminster, featuring high ceilings and extensive book collections.
Established in 1818, the original library was destroyed in the 1834 fire, leading to a complete reconstruction within the new Palace of Westminster by 1852.
The library maintains a collection of 350,000 print items and digital resources, supporting parliamentary work through research and documentation services.
Members of Parliament and their staff receive access to research services, briefings, reading rooms, and training programs for information utilization.
Professional researchers at the library produce detailed analyses and reports while maintaining strict political neutrality in all their documentation.
Location: London
Website: https://parliament.uk/commons-library
GPS coordinates: 51.49990,-0.12410
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39
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