Historic libraries · London
Cecil Sharp House
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Cecil Sharp House — Cultural institute and concert hall in Primrose Hall, London NW1.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Camden Town · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cecil Sharp House is a historic library in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1930. Built in the Georgian Revival architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Cultural institute and concert hall in Primrose Hall, London NW1". Coordinates: 51.5381°, -0.1494°.
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Official information
Cecil Sharp House serves as a vibrant arts center dedicated to the folk arts in England. It houses the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, which is the national folk music library and archive, and offers various programs and events to promote folk music and dance.
Place summary
Cecil Sharp House is a library located in Camden, London, NW1. Established in 1930, it is a modern building and holds a Grade II listing for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5381, -0.1494
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW1 7AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Established
- 1930
- Nearest railway station
- Camden Town — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.cecilsharphouse.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26423485 (CC0)
- commons: Cecil Sharp House, August 2016 04.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cecil Sharp House?
- Cecil Sharp House is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW1 7AY), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Cecil Sharp House?
- Cecil Sharp House — Cultural institute and concert hall in Primrose Hall, London NW1.
- How do I get to Cecil Sharp House?
- The nearest railway station is Camden Town, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW1 7AY.
- When was Cecil Sharp House built?
- Built or established in 1930.
- Is Cecil Sharp House a listed building?
- Cecil Sharp House is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Cecil Sharp House?
- The nearest railway station is Camden Town, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW1 7AY.