The AHS library is situated at the Guildhall, Aldermanbury, London.
The nearest underground stations, within short walking distance, are St
Paul's, Mansion House, Bank and Moorgate giving easy access from all main
line stations. Car parking is virtually impossible near the Guildhall.
The library is open Monday to Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and no formalities
are necessary to enter or use the library. A computer catalogue
provides bibliographic details of all printed books in the AHS, Clockmakers,
and Guildhall libraries. The catalogue is now accessible through the Guildhall website, more details here.
Please note that the adjacent Clockmakers Company Museum is now open on Saturdays. Opening times are Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 4.45pm. Click here for more details of the museum.
Books are available by request and delivery is normally within 5-15 minutes. No loan facilities are available. Many additional books have been placed in our library during recent years which has widened its scope.
Donations and bequests of books or libraries are always welcome. It is particularly helpful if no restrictions are placed on the disposal of any duplicates that might arise. Alternative books would be purchased from the proceeds of any sales. Another successful method of providing books for the library is to set up a memorial fund by donating a capital sum and purchasing books from the interest. These books can be appropriately labelled as a permanent dedication.