Welcome to the biggest library in the world with over 170 million catalogued items, including 14 million books and the foundation collections from the 18th century. Located in Central London, the British Library is a great destination for any bookworm or visitor with works like Beowulf, Jane Eyre and a copy of the Gutenberg Bible on permanent display in the Sir John Ritblat Gallery. Reader passes are required for access to the reading rooms.