Historic libraries · East Midlands
Derby Central Library
In or near Horsley.
Derby Central Library — a Grade II*-listed library in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derby · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Derby Central Library is located at postcode DE1 1BJ and is approximately 1.3 km from Derby railway station. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Derby Central Library is a Grade II*-listed building in england-east-midlands, 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Royal Lancers Museum in Derby showcases the history of the Royal Lancers, formed from the amalgamation of two cavalry regiments. Visitors can explore an extensive archive that includes medal rolls, photographs, regimental journals, and other historical documents related to the regiment's service in various military campaigns.
From the Wikipedia article
Derby Central Library was the main public and reference library in Derby, England, between 1879 and 2018. It was established in 1879 along with Derby Museum and Art Gallery, with which it shared a red brick building designed in the Domestic Flemish Gothic style by Richard Knill Freeman and given to Derby by Michael Thomas Bass. It was formerly the largest branch of Derby City Libraries run by Derby City Council.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Prior to the Public Libraries Act 1850, a number of circulating libraries existed in Derby. Typically these libraries were run by booksellers and relied on a subscription payment by their members. The "permanent" library in Derby was established in 1811 in Queen Street. This library was open to people who by the 1830s could afford to buy a four guinea share and pay an annual subscription of another guinea. In 1832 this library had 84 members. In 1858, the book collection incorporated the 4,000 volume library of the Derby Philosophical Society. In 1863 the botanist Alexander Croall was appointed the first Librarian and Curator and the following year the museum and library were joined…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.9227, -1.4796
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE1 1BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby South
- Established
- 1879
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 1.3 km
- Official site
- 9th12thlancersmuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1650391 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Derby Central Library (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Derby Central Library?
- Derby Central Library is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE1 1BJ), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Derby Central Library?
- Derby Central Library — a Grade II*-listed library in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Derby Central Library?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE1 1BJ.
- When was Derby Central Library built?
- Built or established in 1879. Designed by Richard Knill Freeman.
- Is Derby Central Library a listed building?
- Derby Central Library is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Derby Central Library?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE1 1BJ.