An educational charity, opened as part of Sands Films Studio, and situated in the same Grade II listed building. The library is home to thousands of old photographs, postcards and magazines. Pictures are classified by themes, countries and historical periods, to enable researchers to find what they are looking for. The library is open to the public every weekday from 10am until 4pm with free entry.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Rotherhithe Picture Research Library
Plaque unveiled by Sir Derek Jacobi.
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