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Shakespeare's Globe Unveils London's Only Public Shakespeare Library
11 Oct
Summary
- A new research center and archive opened at Shakespeare's Globe.
- The center houses over 6,000 books and archival production records.
- Access requires advance booking due to the delicate nature of materials.
Shakespeare's Globe has inaugurated a significant new Research and Collections Centre at its Bankside location. This facility is distinguished as London's only dedicated Shakespeare library and archive accessible to the public. It boasts a collection exceeding 6,000 books focusing on Shakespeare, early modern literature, and drama.
The center also preserves the theatre's own archive, detailing its past productions. Within its rare book collection are nearly 500 plays and poems from the 16th and 17th centuries. Notably, this includes a 1632 second folio edition of Shakespeare's complete works.
While the research center offers free entry, individuals wishing to consult the collections must register and schedule an appointment in advance due to the sensitive nature of the materials. For those not conducting research, a foyer space is available, featuring free temporary exhibitions.
