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 2024
Come and study our renowned financial history course, delivered in person by our experts, in some of the world’s leading financial centres.
London
5-7 November 2024
£2,250 ex VAT
Venues TBC
2025 dates coming soon
£2,250 ex VAT
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
Latest lecture
Martin Barnes on The Debt Supercycle: In Its Final Innings?
Recent lectures
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
Greg Makoff on Default: The Landmark Court Battle over Argentina’s $100 Billion Debt Restructuring
Paul Kosmetatos: Anglo-Dutch financial connections and contrasts
Dr. Roger Miles – Tales of the unintended
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
A review of our recent LOM Festival Event by Charlie Ellis
Our Keeper’s favourite books
Weekend of Mistakes – a celebration
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.
