London 1708: a walk into library history

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 17.30-19.00

Meeting point: Stationers' Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London EC4M 7DD (Tube: St Paul's ; Blackfriars)
 

This new walk will follow in the footsteps of bookseller and antiquary John Bagford, whose An account of several libraries in and about London, for the satisfaction of the curious, both natives and foreigners was published in 1708. 

John Bagford was at the centre of London’s book trade, selling collections and helping form new ones. In the process he created a unique record of the libraries that operated in the city he loved. Alice Ford-Smith (Bernard Quaritch Ltd) will guide you through the streets and alleyways of John Bagford’s London, introducing this book history pioneer and the libraries he knew so well.  

The walk will commence from the courtyard of Stationers' Hall at 5.30pm and finish approximately 90 minutes later near Barbican and St Paul’s underground stations. Please be ready for occasional steps, and no breaks.

Numbers are limited to 25 people, and pre-booking is essential via goo.gl/Zz9WdM. Tickets, which are non-refundable, are £10 each. This event is open to all, so early booking is recommended.

Best wishes, Alice Ford-Smith