Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide, London

Name: Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide
Address: 29 Russell Square, London, United Kingdom

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Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide, London

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The Wiener Holocaust Library is the world's oldest institution devoted to the study of the Holocaust, its causes and legacies. Founded in 1933 as an information bureau that informed Jewish communities and governments worldwide about the persecution of the Jews under the Nazis, it was transformed into a research institute and public access library after the end of World War II and is situated in Russell Square, London. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°31'18"N, 0°7'41"W

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29 Russell SquareCamden (Bloomsbury)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: British Museum, Grant Museum of Zoology, Paul Stolper Gallery, Russell Square.

~1200 ftSE
A historian's treasure trove
British Museum, London
6 min walk • The British Museum, located in the heart of London, United Kingdom, stands as a cornerstone of cultural heritage and is one of the most expansive and comprehensive museums in the world. This venerable institution, founded in 1753, opened its doors to the public in 1759...
~1610 ftNW
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Grant Museum of Zoology, London
8 min walk • The Grant Museum of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy is a natural history museum that is part of University College London in London, England. It was established by Robert Edmond Grant in 1828 as a teaching collection of zoological specimens and material for dissection.
~1420 ftS
Museum, Modern art museum
Paul Stolper Gallery, London
7 min walk • Paul Stolper Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Museum Street, Bloomsbury, London. It was established in 1998.
~1090 ftNE
Park, Garden
Russell Square, London
6 min walk • Russell Square is a large garden square in Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden, built predominantly by the firm of James Burton. It is near the University of London's main buildings and the British Museum. Almost exactly square, to the north is Woburn Place and to the south-east is Southampton Row.
~1450 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Marchmont Street, London
7 min walk • Marchmont Street is located in the London Borough of Camden. It is the main high street serving southern Kings Cross and eastern Bloomsbury.
~1610 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture, Georgian architecture
St George's, London
8 min walk • St George's, Bloomsbury, is a parish church in Bloomsbury, London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom. It was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor and consecrated in 1730. The church crypt houses the Museum of Comedy.
~1140 ftS
Park, Georgian architecture, Architecture
Bedford Square, London
6 min walk • Bedford Square is a garden square in the Bloomsbury district of the Borough of Camden in London, England.
~1170 ftNW
Square
Gordon Square, London
6 min walk • Gordon Square is a public park square in Bloomsbury, London, England. It is part of the Bedford Estate and was designed as one of a pair with the nearby Tavistock Square. It is owned by the University of London.
~1260 ftN
Square, Park, Garden
Tavistock Square, London
7 min walk • Tavistock Square is a public square in Bloomsbury, in the London Borough of Camden.
~1320 ftNW
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, London
7 min walk • The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology in London is part of University College London Museums and Collections. The museum contains over 80,000 objects and ranks among some of the world's leading collections of Egyptian and Sudanese material.
~1530 ftSE
Park, Garden
Bloomsbury Square, London
8 min walk • Bloomsbury Square is a garden square in Holborn, Camden, London. Developed in the late 17th century, it was initially known as Southampton Square and was one of the earliest London squares.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide?

Nearby attractions include Woburn Square, London (4 min walk), British Museum Department of Coins and Medals, London (4 min walk), British Museum Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan, London (5 min walk), British Museum Reading Room, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide:

Metro

Russell Square • Lines: Piccadilly (5 min walk)
Goodge Street • Lines: Northern (8 min walk)

Bus

Goodge Street Station • Lines: 24, 29, 390, 73, N20, N253, N279, N29, N5, N73 (8 min walk)
Stephen Street • Lines: 24, 29, 390, 73, N20, N253, N279, N29, N5, N73 (8 min walk)

Train

London Euston (15 min walk)
London St. Pancras International (19 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (27 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (29 min walk)