Historic libraries · North East England
Newcastle City Library
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle City Library in England North East, United Kingdom.
Mark Anderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Monument · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Newcastle City 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
Laing Art Gallery showcases British art and hosts world-class exhibitions. Visitors can explore a variety of artworks, including portraits and themed exhibitions, as well as participate in family-friendly activities.
From the Wikipedia article
Newcastle City Library (also known as the Charles Avison Building) is a library in the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Completed on 3 March 2009, the building opened on 7 June 2009, and is the city's main public library.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
In the 1870s, the city council decided to commission a public library. The site they selected, on New Bridge Street, had been occupied by the old Carliol Tower, which had formed part of the old town wall. The foundation stone for the new building was laid by the Lord Mayor, Jonathan Angus, on 13 September 1880. The building was designed by Alfred Mountain Fowler in the neoclassical style, built in ashlar stone and was officially opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales on 20 August 1883. The design involved a symmetrical main frontage of 15 bays facing onto New Bridge Street, with the end sections of three bays each projected forward to form towers. The central section of three bays,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9748, -1.6102
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 8AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Phone
- +44 191 278 1611
- Established
- 2009
- Nearest railway station
- Monument — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Monday — Saturday, 10am — 4.30pm; closed Sunday and Bank Holidays
- Official site
- laingartgallery.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7017386 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newcastle City Library (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Blue Carpet
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Laing Art Gallery
Galleries · 0.1 km
Blue Carpet Square
Museums · 0.1 km
Newcastle City Centre
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Carliol House
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Newcastle Arcade Bar
Bowling alleys · 0.1 km
Northumberland and Durham Family History Society
Other places · 0.1 km
Plummer House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Tyneside Cinema
Theatres · 0.2 km
GreyFriars, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Abbeys & priories · 0.2 km
Plummer Tower
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Northumberland Street
Other places · 0.2 km
Nearby
📷 4Public art & sculpture · North East England
Blue Carpet
Blue Carpet in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Galleries · North East England
Laing Art Gallery
Laing Art Gallery — Art gallery in Newcastle, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North East England
Blue Carpet Square
Blue Carpet Square — Public artwork (tilework).
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North East England
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle City Centre in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North East England
Carliol House
Carliol House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Bowling alleys · North East England
Newcastle Arcade Bar
Newcastle Arcade Bar — a bowling in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Newcastle City Library
Places to stay
Hostels · North East England
Kabannas Newcastle
Kabannas Newcastle — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Grey Street Hotel
Grey Street Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Heroes Bunkz
Heroes Bunkz — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
Hotels · North East England
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Maldron Hotel Newcastle — a hotel in scotland lowlands. 4-star. Brand: Maldron Hotels.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Albatross Hostel
Albatross Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Theatre Royal Lounge And Restaurant; The Royal Public House
Theatre Royal Lounge And Restaurant; The Royal Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Cordwainers' Public House
The Cordwainers' Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Liberty House
Liberty House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · North East England
Cilantro
Cilantro — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Historic pubs · North East England
The Crown Posada
Newcastle's Quayside Victorian pub, with William Morris stained glass.
📷 5Restaurants · North East England
Sambuca
Sambuca — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
More places in this region
📷 4Historic libraries · North East England
Bishop Cosin's Library
Bishop Cosin's Library in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic libraries · North East England
Jesmond Library
Jesmond Library in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic libraries · North East England
The Word
The Word in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic libraries · North East England
Durham University Library and Collections
Durham University Library and Collections — academic library in Durham, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newcastle City Library?
- Newcastle City Library is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 8AG), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Newcastle City Library?
- Newcastle City Library in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newcastle City Library?
- The nearest railway station is Monument, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 8AG.
- When was Newcastle City Library built?
- Built or established in 2009.
- Who owns Newcastle City Library?
- Newcastle City Library is owned by | current_tenants =.
- How do I get to Newcastle City Library?
- The nearest railway station is Monument, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 8AG.