Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum, London

Name: Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1325 among attractions in London

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Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum, London

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Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum in north London, England, is the only library outside Belarus to collect exclusively in the field of Belarusian studies. It was formally established as an independent institution in 1971 and is owned by a charitable trust. The library — alongside the Belarusian Catholic Mission in England, Anglo-Belarusian Society and the Journal of Belarusian Studies — had a significant role in encouraging Belarusian studies in the United Kingdom and outside Belarus in second half of the 20th century. ()

Coordinates: 51°36'58"N, 0°11'5"W

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Barnet (West Finchley)London United Kingdom

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Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of St Cyril of Turau and All the Patron Saints of the Belarusian People, Christ Church North Finchley, St Pancras and Islington Cemetery, Finchley War Memorial.

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Church
Church of St Cyril of Turau and All the Patron Saints of the Belarusian People, London
1 min walk • Church of St Cyril of Turau and All the Patron Saints of the Belarusian People is a wooden church in Woodside Park, London. It is the first wooden church built in London since the Great Fire.
0.6 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ Church North Finchley, London
15 min walk • Christ Church North Finchley is a Church of England evangelical church in 620 High Road, North Finchley, London. "Christ Church is a living evangelical Christian community based in North London.
1.4 miSE
Cemetery
St Pancras and Islington Cemetery, London
35 min walk • St Pancras and Islington Cemetery is a cemetery in East Finchley, North London. Although it is situated in the London Borough of Barnet, it is run as two cemeteries, owned by two other London Boroughs, Camden and Islington.
0.4 miSE
Memorial
Finchley War Memorial, London
11 min walk • Finchley War Memorial is located in Ballards Lane, North Finchley, outside the United Services Club. It was unveiled by Viscount Lascelles on the 13th November 1925, an event that was attended by thousands of people.
0.9 miSE
Park
Glebelands Local Nature Reserve, London
23 min walk • Glebelands is Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade I, in Colney Hatch in the London Borough of Barnet. It is also part of the Coppett's Wood and Glebelands Local Nature Reserve.
0.9 miSE
Park
Woodhouse College, London
23 min walk • Woodhouse College is a single site selective state sixth form centre situated between North Finchley and Friern Barnet on the eastern side of the London Borough of Barnet in North London, England.
0.7 miNE
Park
Swan Lane Open Space, London
17 min walk • Swan Lane Open Space is a public park in Whetstone in the London Borough of Barnet. It is the smallest of Barnet's sixteen 'Premier Parks'.
0.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Totteridge Green, London
22 min walk • Totteridge Green is a five hectare Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II, in Totteridge in the London Borough of Barnet. It is also registered common land. The nature reserve is the land on both sides of the road, Totteridge Green.
0.6 miS
Church
Finchley Methodist Church, London
16 min walk • Finchley Methodist Church is a Methodist church in Ballards Lane, North Finchley, London.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Classes and workshops
Arts Depot, London
11 min walk • The artsdepot is a multi-purpose cultural centre located in North Finchley, in the London borough of Barnet. It was officially opened on 23 October 2004 for the enjoyment and development of the arts in North London.
1.1 miN
51°37'57"N • 0°11'18"W
South Herts Golf Club, London
29 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum?

Nearby attractions include Church of St Cyril of Turau and All the Patron Saints of the Belarusian People, London (1 min walk), Finchley War Memorial, London (11 min walk), Arts Depot, London (11 min walk), North Finchley, London (12 min walk).

How to get to Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum:

Metro

Woodside Park • Lines: Northern (3 min walk)
West Finchley • Lines: Northern (13 min walk)

Bus

Argyle Road / Avondale Avenue • Lines: 221 (6 min walk)
Nether Street • Lines: 221 (6 min walk)