Middle Temple’s law library occasionally opens its doors to the public for heritage tours of the building, and more dates have been announced. However, in the early years, it was usually left unlocked, and all the books were stolen, which seems rather awkward for a law library. Its current building, the Ashley Building, designed by Sir Edward Maufe (of Guildford Cathedral fame), opened in 1958 after WWII bombing destroyed the previous site. The tour takes in the historic Middle Temple Hall, then into the modern library, pointing out the key features and historic documents on display. The Ashley Building is on Middle Temple Lane, which can be accessed either from Victoria Embankment (a short walk from Temple tube station) or via the Fleet Street entrances into the Temple grounds.