Historic libraries · East of England
Plume Library
In or near Hazeleigh.
Plume Library — Grade I listed building in Maldon, Maldon, Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hatfield Peverel · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Plume Library is a place of interest in Essex, East of England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. Named after Thomas Plume. It sits within the Maldon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hatfield Peverel, about 8.0 km away. Postcode area CM9.
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Official information
Thomas Plume's Library, founded in 1704, houses a collection of approximately 8,100 books and pamphlets in a historic church building. Visitors can consult the books by appointment during normal opening hours and can also explore the library's catalogue online.
Place summary
Plume Library is a Grade I listed building located in Maldon, Essex, in the East of England. It serves as a public library and is notable for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7316, 0.6789
- County
- Essex
- District
- Maldon
- Parish
- Maldon
- Postcode
- CM9 4RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
- Nearest railway station
- Hatfield Peverel — 8 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Thursday 2pm–4pm; Saturday 10am–12 noon; closed Christmas to March and Easter Saturdays
Sources
- wikidata: Q17536878 (CC0)
- commons: The Plume Building, Maldon (geograph 4179633).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plume Library?
- Plume Library is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM9 4RL), in the parish of Maldon.
- What is Plume Library?
- Plume Library — Grade I listed building in Maldon, Maldon, Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Plume Library?
- The nearest railway station is Hatfield Peverel, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM9 4RL.
- Is Plume Library a listed building?
- Plume Library is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- How do I get to Plume Library?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CM9 4RL. It sits within the Maldon parliamentary constituency.