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A. K. Bell Library
In or near Perth.
A. K. Bell Library in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perth · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
A. K. Bell Library is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
A. K. Bell Library is a local library in Perth that offers a variety of services including access to books, local history resources, and community events. Visitors can explore the library's collections and participate in programs designed for all ages.
From the Wikipedia article
The A. K. Bell Library is an historic building on York Place in Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The building was originally a hospital before becoming a municipal building and later a library. The central section of the building is Category A listed. The lodge to the estate, now removed from its original location, is Category B listed.
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Background
History
The building, situated on the western outskirts of the city centre, was originally commissioned as a hospital and was made possible by a gift of £1,000. The foundation stone was laid by Lord Kinnaird in 1836. The design involved a symmetrical main frontage with eleven bays facing onto York Place with the end bays projected forward; the central section of three bays, which also projected forward, featured a large porte-cochère with a central niche flanked by two round headed windows. At roof level there was a dentilled cornice, a parapet and a stone decoration in the form of a scroll surmounted by a seashell. Following the implementation of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the joint…
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- Coordinates
- 56.3954, -3.4364
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH1 5QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Perth — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.culturepk.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570898 (CC0)
- wikipedia: A. K. Bell Library (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is A. K. Bell Library?
- A. K. Bell Library is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH1 5QN).
- What is A. K. Bell Library?
- A. K. Bell Library in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to A. K. Bell Library?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH1 5QN.
- Who owns A. K. Bell Library?
- A. K. Bell Library is owned by | landlord =.
- How do I get to A. K. Bell Library?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH1 5QN.