Western Libraries, London

Name: Western Libraries
Address: Western University, London, Canada

#33 among attractions in London

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Western Libraries is the library system of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. In 1898, the university Senate appointed James Waddell Tupper as the University of Western Ontario's first University Librarian. In 1918, John Davis Barnett founded the Western Libraries collection with a donation of 40,000 books from his personal library. Before this donation, the collection held less than 1000 different works. ()

Established: 1918 (106 years ago)Coordinates: 43°0'28"N, 81°16'33"W

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Western Libraries – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Masonville Place, Cronyn Observatory, Western Libraries, Saint John the Evangelist Church.

1.2 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Masonville Place, London
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Canada, Masonville Place stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This sprawling shopping centre offers an array of retail options, featuring over 130 stores that cater to a variety of tastes...
~820 ftS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Cronyn Observatory, London
4 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of London, Canada, the Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory stands as a beacon for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts alike. This historical observatory, which opened its doors in 1940, is situated on the campus of Western University...
~1360 ftNE
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Western Libraries, London
7 min walk • Western Libraries is the library system of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. In 1898, the university Senate appointed James Waddell Tupper as the University of Western Ontario's first University Librarian.
1.4 miSE
42°59'55"N • 81°15'6"W
Saint John the Evangelist Church, London
35 min walk • Church
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
London West, London
35 min walk • London West is a federal electoral district in London, Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 1968.
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Western Alumni Stadium, London
15 min walk • Western Alumni Stadium is an 8,000-seat Canadian football stadium located on the campus of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.
~660 ftS
Universities and schools
University of Western Ontario, London
4 min walk • The University of Western Ontario is a public research university in London, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on 455 hectares of land, surrounded by residential neighbourhoods and the Thames River bisecting the campus's eastern portion.
0.5 miE
Universities and schools
Medway-Sydenham Hall, London
14 min walk • Medway-Sydenham Hall is a co-ed residence at the University of Western Ontario. It is the third largest residence on campus, home to 613 students. It is also the oldest residence still operating on campus.
~1610 ftNW
Universities and schools
Saugeen–Maitland Hall, London
8 min walk • Saugeen–Maitland Hall is a co-ed students' residence at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. It is currently home to 1250 students and is the largest student residence on campus.
1.2 miE
Spiritual, Universities and schools
St. Peter's Seminary, London
31 min walk • St. Peter's Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary located in the Diocese of London, Ontario, Canada. The seminary is a fully accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. St. Peter's Seminary is the major seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London in Ontario.
~1850 ftNW
Universities and schools
Huron University College, London
9 min walk • Huron University College is a university college affiliated with the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. Huron was incorporated on 5 May 1863 and is the founding institution of the University of Western Ontario.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Western Libraries?

Nearby attractions include University of Western Ontario, London (4 min walk), Cronyn Observatory, London (4 min walk), Brescia University College, London (5 min walk), Bow Valley College, London (6 min walk).

How to get to Western Libraries by public transport?

The nearest stations to Western Libraries:

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Weldon Library • Lines: 6 (2 min walk)
Alumni Hall Shuttle Stop • Lines: Uwo (4 min walk)