University Library is a Grade II listed building in the Cambridge local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 May 1962. Library. 23 related planning applications.

University Library

WRENN ID: forgotten-vault-solstice
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Cambridge
Country: England
Date first listed: 10 May 1962
Type: Library
Source: Historic England listing

Description

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 1. 942 (West Road) TL 4458 16/255B 10.5.62 II 2. Built in 1931-4. Architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Long half H-shaped building. Red brick. Stone plinth, stringcourse and cornice. Pantiled roof. Projecting centre with round-headed rusticated archway, 4 windows over, pediment and tall tower. On each side of this, recessed portions of 3 windows each, and then blocks of 12 tall strip windows with recessed penthouse storey and widely overhanging eaves. At each L-shaped block of lower elevation, 2 storeys and 7 windows. Included inside are a number of C17 and C18 bookcases including the ones designed for the Old University Library by James Essex in 1731-4. (RCHM 21, bookcases only).

Listing NGR: TL4416158411

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