Caversham Free Public Library is a Grade II listed building in the Reading local planning authority area, England. First listed on 14 December 1978. Library. 3 related planning applications.

Caversham Free Public Library

WRENN ID: wild-doorway-merlin
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Reading
Country: England
Date first listed: 14 December 1978
Type: Library
Source: Historic England listing

Description

CHURCH STREET 1. 5128 Caversham Caversham Free Public Library SU 7174 11/455 II 2. Foundation stone laid 23.iij 1907. Site given by Andrew Carnegie. Architect possibly F W Albury. Irregular red brick and stone sub-Voysey style with tiled roof. Asymmetrically disposed gables - one with inscription, other with date - flanking off centre tower which has pylon corner piers, and which is capped by ball finials and a small copper domed stair turret. Entrance in tower with large columns. Above is an Atlas figure (signed B L) supporting a clock. 3 windows in all, 3, 1 and 2 lights with dividing pilasters of alternate stone and brick and floral caps. Memorial tablet in marbled lobby. 3 window return to Hemdean Road. Interior altered.

Listing NGR: SU7134974812

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