Original video: https://youtu.be/Ccn_4xAya3I Visited on: 6 April 2025 The British Museum Reading Room, located in the heart of the museum's Great Court, is a historically significant and architecturally stunning space. Originally the main reading room of the British Library, it now serves as a fascinating space within the museum. Key Features and History: Architectural Marvel: Designed by Sydney Smirke and completed in 1857, the Reading Room is renowned for its iconic domed