Where The
Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, Knightsbridge, London, England
What The go-to
library for all books and resources concerning the decorative and fine arts.
Based in the V&A museum, it is in a perfect location, surrounded by the
world’s largest collection of decorative arts and design.
Why you should go It
is free to enter and to take a look at the Grade II listed interior, stroll up
to the old crumbling books, and peep at the marble busts.
What to bring If
you want to actually sit at a desk and get work done, then bring all your
studying essentials. Beforehand, you can also join the library, get an ID card
and get access to their collections.
What not to bring Don’t bring a bag with you, make sure you leave it in the cloakroom
downstairs or you won’t be able to walk in. They can give you a plastic
see-through bag to take anything in that you want to have with you in the
library.
Look out for Lots
of other art students all trying to meet their deadlines.