Limehouse District Library

The Limehouse District Library, located on Commercial Road in Limehouse, was built in 1900 to the designs of Clarkson architects. It was originally a Passmore Edwards Library. The building is constructed of white stone and yellow brick, with a basement and attic level, and is two stories high. The facade has five windows, with the end bays projecting forward. The ground floor is of rusticated white stone with vermiculated quoins and a cornice above. The upper outer bays are of yellow brick, featuring engaged side pillars and a stone cornice topped with a stone-coped Flemish gable. The ground floor windows are round-headed casements with fanlights. Above them are casements with mullions and a transom, all flush with the surrounding masonry.