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The Architecture of the British Library is designed to be like an Ocean liner, sailing on a sea of knowledge, the book vaults being underneath the library itself.

Despite the contrast of designs, the British Library is meant to be sympathetic to the architecture of St Pancras railway station, which is next door. To this end, the same clay was used for the bricks and the same slate was used on the roofs. Every aspect of the building, including the chairs and tables, was designed by Sir Colin St John Wilson.

Notable features

 * Book tower: The book tower was originally meant to house the library's card file index but instead houses the the King's Library, originally belonging to King George III.
 * Scholar's leap: Scholar's leap is a viewing platform, located on the top floor of the Library, by the Friends room.