| Ipswich Public Library | |
|---|---|
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| Alternative names | Ipswich County Library, Ipswich Library |
| General information | |
| Location | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Coordinates | 52°03′31″N 1°09′06″E / 52.0586792°N 1.1516791°E / 52.0586792; 1.1516791 |
| Year(s) built | February 1921 |
| Opened | 3 September 1924 |
| Owner | Suffolk County Council |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Henry Munro Cautley |
| Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Ipswich Public Library |
| Designated | 15 December 1977 |
| Reference no. | 1236725 |
Ipswich Public Library is a Grade II Listed building in Ipswich, Suffolk. The building still serves as a public library as part of the Suffolk Libraries service.
History
The building was designed by notable Ipswich architect, Henry Munro Cautley. Construction began in February 1921, and was officially opened to the public on the 3rd September 1924.
The site of the building, and some of the funding for its construction, was donated by Alderman William Paul. The remaining funding was provided by the Carnegie Trust, who granted £22,500 towards construction in 1917.
The Library was refurbished by Suffolk County Council in 1994.
Architectural significance
The building is a mixture of Tudor and Gothic revival architectural styles. One of the most significant features being the 100ft long Northgate Room, which serves as the library’s reference room, and contains several coloured glass windows which depict famous historic figures.
References
- ^ "Suffolk Library User - History - Part 2: Ipswich Library in Northgate Street". suffolklibraryuser.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- ^ "IPSWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY, Non Civil Parish - 1236725 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- "Ipswich Historic Lettering: Rosehill case study". www.ipswich-lettering.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- "Ipswich County Library | Art UK". artuk.org. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- "Share your stories and memories of Ipswich County Library! - News - Suffolk Libraries". www.suffolklibraries.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- ltempest. "A Reader Enquires: Stained Glass at Ipswich Library | Vidimus". Retrieved 2025-01-16.