The Library of Birmingham is a public library in Birmingham. It is situated on the west side of the city centre at Centenary Square, beside the Birmin ... More
The Library of Birmingham is a public library in Birmingham. It is situated on the west side of the city centre at Centenary Square, beside the Birmingham Rep and Baskerville House.
The ten-level Library shares a spacious entrance and foyer as well as a flexible studio theatre seating 300 people with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Sited in Centenary Square it, along with The REP and Symphony Hall, forms a cultural heart for the city.
An outdoor Amphitheatre, surrounded by wild flower planting, in Centenary Square provides a performance space for music, drama, poetry reading and storytelling.
There are two outdoor garden terraces, children’s spaces and a panoramic viewing gallery at the summit, where visitors are able to enjoy stunning views from one of the highest points in the city.
Library of Birmingham 4 Centenary Square Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND England
- Business hours -
Mon-Tue : 11:00am-19:00pm
Wed-Sat : 11:00am-17:00pm
(Closed on Sun)
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By Train:
About 10 to 15 minutes' walk from New Street Station, and 15 to 20 minutes from Snow Hill Station.
Moor Street and Five Ways are further away but still within walking distance.
- Parking -
There are public car parks nearby at Cambridge Street and Arena Birmingham.
At nearly 800ft, Stow is the highest of the Cotswold towns, located on the Roman Fosse Way and at the point where several roads meet.
The Market S ... More
At nearly 800ft, Stow is the highest of the Cotswold towns, located on the Roman Fosse Way and at the point where several roads meet.
The Market Square is large and impressive and testifies to the town’s former importance. It is surrounded by town houses, independent shops, antique centres, cosy cafes and inns all built in the mellow local stone, and it has been the focus of town life over many centuries, with the medieval market stocks at one end, the ancient market cross at the other and the impressive St Edwards Hall standing in the centre.
It has a long history and had a special importance in the English Civil War - the Battle of Stow on the Wold, fought at nearby Donnington in 1646, saw the defeat of the last royalist field army. St Edward’s Church, was used as a prison for the defeated Royalist troops, as it was the only lockable building in the town. Some of the damage sustained at this time can still be seen today and in the churchyard is the tombstone of Captain Hastings Keyte, who died at the battle. St Edwards church is also famous for its‘Tolkienesque’ North Door flanked by two ancient yew trees, supposedly the inspiration for the 'Doors of Durin' in the Lord of the Rings.
Not far away from the town centre are the old wells in Well Lane where you can view the ramparts of an Iron Age fort.
Twice a year, in May and October travellers gather from all over the country to meet on the outskirts of town, with lots of horses, ponies and Romany caravans.
The Square, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AF, England
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By Rail
Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds are at the heart of the British Rail network with main line trains to the Cotswolds from London, the Midlands and the North and the South West of England. There are main line railway stations at Cam and Dursley, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Kemble (serving Cirencester), Moreton-in-Marsh, Stonehouse, Stroud and Ashchurch (for Tewkesbury).
- Between London Paddington and Moreton in Marsh (Duration : 1 hour and a half)
Founded by Enriqueta Rylands in memory of her husband John Rylands, the library opened to the public in 1900 as a gift to Manchester and its people.
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Founded by Enriqueta Rylands in memory of her husband John Rylands, the library opened to the public in 1900 as a gift to Manchester and its people.
Today, it is part of The University of Manchester Library and offers a range of services and resources for researchers, students and visitors. Whether you want to explore our exhibitions, join our events or simply marvel at our architecture, we look forward to welcoming you to this magnificent library.
At busier times it may be necessary to limit the number of visitors to protect our Grade 1 listed building, so we may ask you to queue outside prior to entry.
From St Peter's Square Metrolink Station, walk northwest on Princess Street / John Dalton Street until you reach Deansgate. Turn left onto Deansgate and walk for approximately 100 metres. John Rylands Research Institute and Library will be on your right.
It is one of the most important academic libraries in the world and exhibits various archival relics. ... More
It is one of the most important academic libraries in the world and exhibits various archival relics.
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