Mudie's Select Library Ltd

Sectors:

  • Business services Library & related services

Notes:

Traced origins to Charles Mudie, 1818-90, who in 1840 established a stationery and newspaper retailing business which also loaned books. The latter activity expanded rapidly into a popular subscription library for middle class readers. By mid century had 25,000 subscribers and almost one million books. Opened branches in Manchester, Birmingham and elsewhere and established main library in New Oxford St. Incorporated and floated 1864 as Mudie's Select Library Ltd. In decline after Mudie's death. Renamed Mudie's Library Ltd in 1930 and closed 1937

Groups: