Bristol Central Library

Bristol Central Library
The Library, with the Abbey Gatehouse on the left
Bristol Central Library is located in Bristol
Bristol Central Library
Location within Bristol
General information
Town or cityBristol
CountryEngland
Coordinates51°27′08″N 2°36′09″W / 51.452155°N 2.602390°W / 51.452155; -2.602390
Completed1906
Cost£30,000
Design and construction
Architect(s)Charles Holden

Bristol Central Library is a historic building on the south side of College Green, Bristol, England. It contains the main collections of Bristol's public library.

Built in 1906 by Charles Holden, its design was influential in the development of Edwardian Free Style architecture.[1] Holden would later go on to build the Edward VII Memorial Wing of the Bristol Royal Infirmary,[2] giving Bristol two of its most highly regarded Edwardian buildings.[3] The Library has been designated by Historic England as a Grade I listed building.[4]

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