Welcome
This website examines the history of circulating libraries in Great Britain from the 18th through the 20th century. The site is divided into six sections; a description of each section is included below.
Backstory: Here, you will find a description and analysis of this research project.
Overview: On this page, you will find some basic information which describes what circulating libraries are and how they functioned. The following questions will be addressed:
History: This page will describe the history of the circulating library in Britain from 1725 to 1966. Here, you will also find information about why circulating libraries came to an end in the 20th century.
Timeline: On this page, you will find a timeline which includes some of the most significant events in the development of the circulating library.
Mudie's Select Library: This section of the site is devoted to a detailed discussion of Mudie's Select Library.
Works Cited: The final page includes a list of the sources consulted for this project.
Backstory: Here, you will find a description and analysis of this research project.
Overview: On this page, you will find some basic information which describes what circulating libraries are and how they functioned. The following questions will be addressed:
- What is a circulating library?
- Where were they located?
- Who used circulating libraries?
- How much did a subscription cost?
- Were circulating libraries popular?
- How did circulating libraries make a profit?
- What was the reputation of circulating libraries?
History: This page will describe the history of the circulating library in Britain from 1725 to 1966. Here, you will also find information about why circulating libraries came to an end in the 20th century.
Timeline: On this page, you will find a timeline which includes some of the most significant events in the development of the circulating library.
Mudie's Select Library: This section of the site is devoted to a detailed discussion of Mudie's Select Library.
Works Cited: The final page includes a list of the sources consulted for this project.