Brief description
Described as being designed in an “Eclectic style”, its windows incorporate Mackintosh-style stained glass designs.
Awarded Grade II listing in 2007.
It was the main library in Runcorn until a larger library was opened in the 1970s at Halton Lea. It first became a branch library, then closed as a library in 2012.
Current status: Unsure about current status (2017). The Runcorn and District Historical Society tried to pull together a plan in 2014 to create a local studies centre, but finally had to reject the idea as unfeasible, as costs were too high.
- Year grant given (if known): 1904
- Amount of grant: £3,000
- Year opened (and by who – if known): 1 December 1906, by Mr. D. Bisbrown, chairman of the Council
Photo of library today (2014):
Photo credit: flickr user SteHLiverpool (shared under cc licence)
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Old photo of library (postcard):
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Web links:
- Entry on the listed buildings register
- wikipedia page
