Behind the Books Tour

The Lit & Phil was founded in 1793 and has been at home on Westgate Road since 1825. The library has more than 200,000 books, historic and contemporary, as well as printed and recorded music and maps. Our experienced guides will take you on a fascinating tour of the building, delving into its history and its association with the great and the good of Tyneside's illustrious heyday: George and Robert Stephenson, Lord Armstrong and Joseph Swan to name only a few.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:

6pm

Thursday 12 September:

2pm

Saturday 14 September:

10.30am and 11.30am

Location & directions

23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 1SE

Directions:

We are close to Central Station, in between the Common Room and Bolbec Hall.

Contact on day:

Kay Easson

Telephone number:

+441912320192

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book on 0191 232 0192 or contact [email protected]

Booking contact name:

Kay

Booking telephone number:

+441912320192

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

08 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Wheelchair access to ground floor only. One person stair lift available to first floor. Access to gallery by stairs only.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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