Historic libraries · Scottish Lowlands
Jedburgh Library
In or near Jedburgh.
Jedburgh Library in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
About
Jedburgh Library is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Summary from the official site
Jedburgh Library is located in a historic area featuring the Abbey Close, which is rich in history and architectural significance. Visitors can explore the remnants of the Abbey, including the ceremonial west door and various historical buildings that have evolved over centuries.
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From the Wikipedia article
Jedburgh Library was last housed in the second building built for Andrew Carnegie in Jedburgh at a cost of £1,700. It was one of the many libraries built by Carnegie. There have been subscription libraries in the town since at least 1780 and at one time there were three or four. This library had been open since the start of the 20th century but plans in 2020 were revealed to close it and replace it with a corner set aside at the school.
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Background
History
First mention of the possibility of a library in Jedburgh dates from 1714 when Thomas Rutherfurd set aside money and a number of books which he presented to the burgh as a basis for a library. Rutherford paid for a room to be built above the school at Laighkirkyard and he had his family's arms displayed above the door. The library was managed by the parish school master James Brewster. Alexander Jeffrey estimated in his 1857 history of the area that the library had started "about eighty years ago". Jeffrey records that the library's 1,500 books were sold off in 1856 at knock down prices. He blamed the management of the library who he felt had failed to engage with the public after 1835.…
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- Coordinates
- 55.4773, -2.5562
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD8 6AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Established
- 1900
- Official site
- jedburgh.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17837283 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Jedburgh Library (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jedburgh Library?
- Jedburgh Library is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6AY).
- What is Jedburgh Library?
- Jedburgh Library in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jedburgh Library?
- Drivers can use postcode TD8 6AY.
- When was Jedburgh Library built?
- Built or established in 1900. Designed by George Washington Browne.
- How do I get to Jedburgh Library?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6AY. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.