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Background imageCentral Library Collection: New Central Library and Art Gallery building, Surrey Street - elevations, c. 1930

New Central Library and Art Gallery building, Surrey Street - elevations, c. 1930
Scale: 1 inch : 8 feet. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: arc01118

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Central Library and tram, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Central Library and tram, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Central Library and tram, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Central Library and tram, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Women walking past Central Library on Tap Seac Square Macau, China

Women walking past Central Library on Tap Seac Square Macau, China

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library), Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library), Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Central Library of the University of Bucharest, Romania

Central Library of the University of Bucharest, Romania
architectural photograph, architectural view, balkan, balkan peninsula, bibliothec, building, buildings, central library, cities, city portrait, city scape, city view, college, deserted, east europe

Background imageCentral Library Collection: 15th century male costume, engraved by Friedrich Hottenroth (b. 1840) (litho)

15th century male costume, engraved by Friedrich Hottenroth (b. 1840) (litho)
XND76034 15th century male costume, engraved by Friedrich Hottenroth (b.1840) (litho) by Hottenroth, Friedrich (b.1840); Private Collection

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Ceiling in the Vatican Library, Rome, 15th century, 1896 (chromolithograph)

Ceiling in the Vatican Library, Rome, 15th century, 1896 (chromolithograph)
7235676 Ceiling in the Vatican Library, Rome, 15th century, 1896 (chromolithograph) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Kings College, Old Aberdeen (b / w photo)

Kings College, Old Aberdeen (b / w photo)
7191246 Kings College, Old Aberdeen (b/w photo) by Porter, James (1874-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings College, Old Aberdeen)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Thomas Martyn, Professor of Botany, Cambridge University. 1799 (engraving)

Thomas Martyn, Professor of Botany, Cambridge University. 1799 (engraving)
7235092 Thomas Martyn, Professor of Botany, Cambridge University.1799 (engraving) by Russel, John (1745-1806); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverend Thomas Martyn, BD FRS, botanist)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Three Georgian quack doctors discussing a medical case. 1831 (engraving)

Three Georgian quack doctors discussing a medical case. 1831 (engraving)
7234781 Three Georgian quack doctors discussing a medical case.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: View of Cambridge University, 1799. 1801 (engraving)

View of Cambridge University, 1799. 1801 (engraving)
7235094 View of Cambridge University, 1799. 1801 (engraving) by Vendramini, Giovanni (1769-1839); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Kings College Chapel)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Barcelona: Salon de Lectura de la Bibliotca Universitaria (b / w photo)

Barcelona: Salon de Lectura de la Bibliotca Universitaria (b / w photo)
7189290 Barcelona: Salon de Lectura de la Bibliotca Universitaria (b/w photo) by Busquets, Fernando Rus (1871-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon de Lectura de la Bibliotca Universitaria)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: The Library, Merton (litho)

The Library, Merton (litho)
7193809 The Library, Merton (litho) by Stamp, Ernest (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Library, Merton. Illustration for Oxford by Andrew Lang (Seeley, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Charles Dickens house, Bloomsbury, London (b / w photo)

Charles Dickens house, Bloomsbury, London (b / w photo)
7186514 Charles Dickens house, Bloomsbury, London (b/w photo) by McLeish, Donald (1879-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Dickens house, Bloomsbury, London)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Circular Gothic table for a library or study, with illuminated books and inkwell on the top

Circular Gothic table for a library or study, with illuminated books and inkwell on the top
6339859 Circular Gothic table for a library or study, with illuminated books and inkwell on the top by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Circular Gothic table for a library or study)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: A French sofa, candelabrum and flower bowl for a library or morning room, 1815

A French sofa, candelabrum and flower bowl for a library or morning room, 1815
6339845 A French sofa, candelabrum and flower bowl for a library or morning room, 1815 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A French sofa)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Portrait of George Cecil Orlando, 4th Earl of Bradford (1845-1915), c. 1865-1915 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of George Cecil Orlando, 4th Earl of Bradford (1845-1915), c. 1865-1915 (oil on canvas)
7240959 Portrait of George Cecil Orlando, 4th Earl of Bradford (1845-1915), c.1865-1915 (oil on canvas) by Brooks, Frank (1854-1937); 260x168 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Portrait of the 3rd Earl of Bradford, c. 1872 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the 3rd Earl of Bradford, c. 1872 (oil on canvas)
7240940 Portrait of the 3rd Earl of Bradford, c.1872 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, Frederick (1837-99); 29x23 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: The sitter seated at a desk)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: The Ladies of Llangollen in Library (litho)

The Ladies of Llangollen in Library (litho)
7191539 The Ladies of Llangollen in Library (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ladies of Llangollen in Library)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Woman using a microfilm reader (colour litho)

Woman using a microfilm reader (colour litho)
7185634 Woman using a microfilm reader (colour litho) by Adam, Victor (1801-66) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman using a microfilm reader)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: New York: Astor Library, Lafayette Place (b / w photo)

New York: Astor Library, Lafayette Place (b / w photo)
7190419 New York: Astor Library, Lafayette Place (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astor Library, Lafayette Place)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bibliotheque; Library; Bibliothek (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bibliotheque; Library; Bibliothek (engraving)
7194920 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bibliotheque; Library; Bibliothek (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bibliotheque; Library; Bibliothek)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Library desk and book rest (litho)

Library desk and book rest (litho)
7200436 Library desk and book rest (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Library desk and book rest)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: The production of paper and its uses. 19th century (print)

The production of paper and its uses. 19th century (print)
7212206 The production of paper and its uses. 19th century (print) by Belin & Bethmont (19th century); (add.info.: The production of paper and its uses. Captions in French language)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Chimney-piece of the Library, at Windsor (litho)

Chimney-piece of the Library, at Windsor (litho)
7166070 Chimney-piece of the Library, at Windsor (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney-piece of the Library, at Windsor)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Brasenose College from Radcliffe Square (b / w photo)

Brasenose College from Radcliffe Square (b / w photo)
7169944 Brasenose College from Radcliffe Square (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brasenose College from Radcliffe Square)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Public library, University of Leiden, Netherlands (engraving)

Public library, University of Leiden, Netherlands (engraving)
7185767 Public library, University of Leiden, Netherlands (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the public library of the University of Leiden)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Ireland: The National Library of Ireland, and Science and Art Museum, Dublin (coloured photo)

Ireland: The National Library of Ireland, and Science and Art Museum, Dublin (coloured photo)
7182369 Ireland: The National Library of Ireland, and Science and Art Museum, Dublin (coloured photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Alfred, the royal scholar (engraving)

Alfred, the royal scholar (engraving)
7192741 Alfred, the royal scholar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred, the royal scholar)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Book stand (litho)

Book stand (litho)
7200438 Book stand (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Book stand. Illustration from Modern Buildings Their Planning, Construction and Equipment)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Bibliotheque Sainte Genevieve (engraving)

Bibliotheque Sainte Genevieve (engraving)
7179481 Bibliotheque Sainte Genevieve (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bibliotheque Sainte Genevieve)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Manchester Town Hall and Central Library (colour litho)

Manchester Town Hall and Central Library (colour litho)
7192995 Manchester Town Hall and Central Library (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchester Town Hall and Central Library)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: The Library, Hampden House (b / w photo)

The Library, Hampden House (b / w photo)
7189512 The Library, Hampden House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Library, Hampden House)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: A Circulating Library (engraving)

A Circulating Library (engraving)
7177868 A Circulating Library (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Circulating Library)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: The London Library, 14 St Jamess Square, London (b / w photo)

The London Library, 14 St Jamess Square, London (b / w photo)
7201834 The London Library, 14 St Jamess Square, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Library, 14 St Jamess Square, London)

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Pius X receives in the private library and in family form the Sacred College of Cardinals for his

Pius X receives in the private library and in family form the Sacred College of Cardinals for his good wishes
2815609 Pius X receives in the private library and in family form the Sacred College of Cardinals for his good wishes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library) on Monseigneur Laduzeplein at night, Leuven

Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library) on Monseigneur Laduzeplein at night, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Background imageCentral Library Collection: City Centre, Stirling, 2010

City Centre, Stirling, 2010
Stirling, Stirling, STIRLINGSHIRE, SCOTLAND facing North West. NCAP: RCAHMS Aerial Survey - 07/05/2010

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library), Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library), Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium, Europe

Background imageCentral Library Collection: The Central Library on the campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City

The Central Library on the campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico

Background imageCentral Library Collection: A close up view of the exterior stone mosaic mural on the Central Library on the

A close up view of the exterior stone mosaic mural on the Central Library on the campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico

Background imageCentral Library Collection: View towards the Central Library and buildings of Azrieli Center, Tel Aviv, Israel, Middle East

View towards the Central Library and buildings of Azrieli Center, Tel Aviv, Israel, Middle East

Background imageCentral Library Collection: Central Library, St. Peters Square, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Central Library, St. Peters Square, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe



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The Central Library: A Hub of Knowledge and Culture Step into the world of literature, art, and history as we explore various captivating glimpses of central libraries from around the globe. From architectural marvels to historical treasures, these libraries have become iconic landmarks in their respective cities. In Surrey Street, a majestic structure stands tall - the New Central Library and Art Gallery building. Dating back to the 1930s, its elegant elevations showcase a blend of classic design with modern touches. This library has been a haven for knowledge seekers for generations. Moving northwards to Manchester, England, we find another gem - the Central Library accompanied by an iconic tram system. The library's grandeur is matched only by its rich collection of books that cater to diverse interests. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in literature while witnessing the bustling city life outside its doors. Across Europe lies Leuven's Monseigneur Laduzeplein at nightfall where Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library) illuminates the surroundings with its warm glow. This architectural masterpiece not only houses countless volumes but also serves as a symbol of enlightenment within this vibrant Belgian city. Romania boasts its own treasure trove of knowledge at the Central Library of the University of Bucharest. With shelves stretching endlessly towards ornate ceilings adorned with intricate designs, this library offers an immersive experience for scholars and researchers alike. Traveling eastward brings us to Macau in China where women stroll past Tap Seac Square's Central Library amidst towering skyscrapers. In this bustling metropolis known for its fusion culture, this library provides solace amid urban chaos – inviting readers on a journey through time and imagination. Venturing south again leads us back to Belgium's Flemish Brabant region where Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library) in Leuven captivates visitors with both modernity and tradition seamlessly blended together under one roof. It stands as a testament to the city's commitment to education and intellectual growth.