Middle Temple Law Library


Today, the class went to the Middle Temple Law Library.  This is one of the four law libraries in London and a lawyer must join one of the four.  Each of the law libraries has a royal sponsor and the Middle Temple Law Library has Price William is its sponsor which encourages fundraising.  Each temple has a hall and a library.  It survived the fire of London, the war and the hall was established in 1570.  It is very beautiful. 




 

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