Vaughan Williams Memorial Library

The Essential Folk Resource
Free for everyone

Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm

1st and 3rd Saturdays each month 10.30am–4pm (excluding August)

Please note: the Library is closed to the public during amber and red weather warnings. We endeavour to post notice of closure here, but please also check our instagram @thevwml, email us at [email protected], or call us on 020 7485 2206
 
Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, London NW1 7AY

[email protected] | Tel: +44 (0)20 7241 8950

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A Dance Through History – Launch & Celebration
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