Where is Atkinson Art Gallery and Library?

Atkinson Art Gallery and Library is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR8 1DB), in the parish of Sefton, unparished area.

How do I get to Atkinson Art Gallery and Library?

The nearest railway station is Southport, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR8 1DB.

Is Atkinson Art Gallery and Library a listed building?

Atkinson Art Gallery and Library is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.

Is Atkinson Art Gallery and Library a protected site?

Yes — Atkinson Art Gallery and Library is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.

How do I get to Atkinson Art Gallery and Library?

The nearest railway station is Southport, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR8 1DB.

Historic libraries · North West England

Atkinson Art Gallery and Library

In or near Haskayne.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Atkinson Art Gallery and Library — a Grade II*-listed library in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Southport · 0.2 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

The Atkinson Art Gallery and Library is located in Sefton, North West England, with the postcode PR8 1DB. The nearest railway station is Southport, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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Atkinson Art Gallery and Library is a Grade II*-listed building in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Official information

The Atkinson Art Gallery and Library is a cultural venue that showcases a variety of exhibitions and events related to art, literature, and history. Visitors can explore current exhibitions and participate in community activities, all while enjoying free entry to the museum.

Protected designations

Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Atkinson is a building on the east side of Lord Street extending round the corner into Eastbank Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England. The building is a combination of two former buildings, the original Atkinson Art Gallery and Library that opened in 1879, and the adjacent Manchester and Liverpool District Bank that was built in 1879. These were combined in 1923–24 and the interiors have been integrated. The original building is in Neoclassical style, and the former bank is in Renaissance style. The art gallery and library has been integrated with the Southport Arts Centre and is now known as The Atkinson. The two former buildings are each recorded in the National Heritage List for England as designated Grade II listed buildings.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The Atkinson was built following a donation of £6,000 in 1875 by William Atkinson, a cotton manufacturer from Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, and a frequent visitor to Southport. The building was designed by Waddington and Son of Burnley, Lancashire and opened in 1878. The total cost, donated by Atkinson, was £15,000. In 1923–24 the building was extended by incorporating an adjacent bank on the corner of Eastbank Street, The interior of the combined building was remodeled in the late 20th century,

Visiting

The ground floor of the former bank is used as a public library. In the floors above are a museum and an exhibition space. These house collections of fine art, decorative art, historical items, and exhibitions of items relating to Egyptology. The arts centre forms part of the complex known as The Atkinson.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 53.6470, -3.0065
District: Sefton
Parish: Sefton, unparished area
Postcode: PR8 1DB
Parliamentary constituency: Southport
Nearest railway station: Southport — 0.2 km
Opening: Monday - Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
Official site: www.theatkinson.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q18085744 (CC0)
wikipedia: Atkinson Art Gallery and Library (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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