The Library of Mistakes
The Library of Mistakes
World-leading financial history education
Beautiful
free-to-use library
Renowned online and in-person courses
Podcasts, events
and webinars
World-leading financial history education
Beautiful
free-to-use library
Renowned online and in-person courses
Podcasts, events
and webinars
Practical History of Financial Markets 2025
Come and study our renowned financial history course, delivered in person by our experts, in some of the world’s leading financial centres.
London
13-15 May 2025
£2,250 ex VAT
London
Autumn 2025 dates TBC
£2,250 ex VAT
How did Edinburgh become the city of money over 300 years, only to fall from grace in the financial crash of 2008?
Supported by wealth managers RBC Brewin Dolphin and brought to you by the Library of Mistakes. Money Talks, Money Walks is an audio-guided walk through the history of the Scottish capital's relationship with money.
The Library of what?
Edinburgh’s Library of Mistakes is like no other venue: a hub of research, intellectual curiosity and conviviality set in the city's historic New Town.
The Library of Mistakes Course
Advanced Valuation in Financial Markets
Our renowned in-person course runs twice a year in London. The online version of our course, is available for both finance professionals and non-professionals.
As featured in the Financial Times
In conjunction with Heriot-Watt University
Upcoming lectures
Anthony Bolton on what I learnt as a fund manager – TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Thu 21 November 2024
With a knack for delivering market beating returns over many years in his Fidelity Special Situations Fund, his mantra was always to avoid the herd…
Latest lecture
Jesse Norman on Adam Smith and the implications of his work for modern policy
Recent lectures
Charles Dallara on the Greek debt crisis and restructuring
Russell Napier on twenty-one lessons from financial history for the way we live now
Martin Barnes on The Debt Supercycle: In Its Final Innings?
Emma Slade (Lopen Ani Pema Deki) on Gross National Happiness – What Lessons Can We Learn from the Realities of this Bhutanese Vision?
May East on Urban planning errors. The double mistake of modernism and the motorisation of our lifestyles
Robbie Mochrie on How to think like an economist
Our Collection
We hold a selection of quirky curiosities and a fine collection of books — all related to the ups and downs of financial markets and businesses throughout the years.
You can view a sample of the books (and more) by clicking the button below.
Recent news
Hear board member Klyzza Lidman interviewed by our social media guru Leila Johnston
A review of our recent LOM Festival Event by Charlie Ellis
Our Keeper’s favourite books
More about the Library
We are the perfect backdrop for you to host your event, whether entertaining clients, running a seminar or giving a presentation. High quality AV for streaming and room for 90 people in-person.
Looking cool and supporting the library is never a mistake!
For errorists (that’s fans of the Library!) we sell branded quality goods including t-shirts, mugs, postcards and pencils. Items are available to purchase in person from the Library.
For information use our contact page.