The British National Museum
On June 19th 2003, his birthday, the London Chapter presented all of Dr. Jose Rizals writings and books as well as some books about Rizal to the British Museum
The selection of 18 books and the letter which Rizal wrote asking for membership. These books have been donated jointly from the Philippine Embassy and the Order of the Knights of Rizal and Maclariz London Chapter.
Ladies and Knights of the London Chapter gathering behind the donated books in the Round Reading Room of the British Museum, where Rizal studied and was a member in 1888.
Members of the Knights of Rizal and Maclariz inside the Round Reading Room making the presentation of Dr. Rizal's books to the most famous library in the world. H.E. Ambassador Bautista and the Mayor of Camden were also present along with dignitaries from the British Foreign Office, Dr. Robert Anderson Curator and Director of the British Museum with over 70 guests including celebrity singers who entertained us with the rendition of Philippines, My Philippines.
There is also a complete shelf of all Rizal's works in the British Library, where Rizal studied and his name is on the wall amongst all the notable writers of the world.
In the Archives of the British Nationa Library is his original signature when he joined the library.
The original signature of Dr. Jose Rizal staying at 37 Chalcot Cresc. Camden when he became a member of the British Library and British Museum. This is in the book of members kept in the Archives of the British Museum which was signed by all who were registered as a member.