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

London

13-15 May 2025

£2,250 ex VAT

London

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.

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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

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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…

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Latest lecture

Recent lectures

Charles Dallara on the Greek debt crisis and restructuring

Charles was previously the managing director of the Institute of International Finance. He was also managing director at J.P Morgan & Co and held senior ...
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Russell Napier on twenty-one lessons from financial history for the way we live now

I’ll be guiding us on this tour of a topic that has attracted a huge amount of attention worldwide, including more than 120,000 views when ...
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Martin Barnes on The Debt Supercycle: In Its Final Innings?

In the UK our debt to GDP ratio stands at about 101%, in the US its national debt is now $35 trillion and in Japan ...
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Emma Slade (Lopen Ani Pema Deki) on Gross National Happiness – What Lessons Can We Learn from the Realities of this Bhutanese Vision?

On Thursday 27th June 2024 – Emma Slade (Lopen Ani Pema Deki) will discuss Gross National Happiness – What Lessons Can We Learn from the ...
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May East on Urban planning errors. The double mistake of modernism and the motorisation of our lifestyles

May East will talk about Urban planning errors. The double mistake of modernism and the motorisation of our lifestyles.  
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Robbie Mochrie on How to think like an economist

How to think like an economist might be a misleading name for a book because it suggests that there is a right way of doing ...
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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.

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Recent news

Hear board member Klyzza Lidman interviewed by our social media guru Leila Johnston

At the Library of Mistakes, we are more than just a physical location – we are a community and that’s why we are delighted that ...
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A review of our recent LOM Festival Event by Charlie Ellis

The creative value of mistakes Charlie Ellis “If you don’t make mistakes, you’ll never make anything” For the last few weeks, hundreds of Edinburgh Festival ...
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The Library of Mistakes

Our Keeper’s favourite books

As a library, we’re obsessed with books – and always looking for the good ones! Below, our Keeper, Russell Napier, outlines a few of his ...
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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.

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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.

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