Location and Opening Times

Institute of Historical Research Library
University of London
Senate House
Malet Street
London WC1E 7HU

Tube stations: Euston Square (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines); Goodge Street (Northern line); Russell Square (Piccadilly line); Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines).

Opening times

DaysFromTo
Monday to Friday9.00 am8.45 pm
Saturday9.30 am5.15 pm
SundayClose

Last admission: 30 minutes before closing time

Rooms may be temporarily closed because of seminars and meetings. Library users making a special visit are advised to telephone to check availability of items before visiting.

The library closes at public holidays, Easter and between Christmas and New Year.
 

Closure dates for 2011-12

Christmas 2011-12

Saturday 24 December 2011 to Monday 2 January 2012 inclusive
The IHR will close at 5.30pm on Friday 23rd December 2011
Easter 2012Thursday 5 April to Tuesday 10 April inclusive
Early May Bank Holiday 2012Monday 7 May 2012
Spring Bank Holiday 2012Monday 4 June 2012
Diamond Jubilee Holiday 2012Tuesday 5 June 2012
August Bank Holiday 2012Monday 27 August 2012