Libraries Collection (page 4)

Norwich Public Library, destroyed by Fire on 1 August (b / w photo)
1606333 Norwich Public Library, destroyed by Fire on 1 August (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norwich Public Library)

Sketches at a Free Library (engraving)
1595801 Sketches at a Free Library (engraving) by Groome, William Henry Charles (1881-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Free Library)

Ventilation (engraving)
1593967 Ventilation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ventilation. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 31 January 1846)

The Grosvenor Gallery Library, New Bond-Street (engraving)
1590315 The Grosvenor Gallery Library, New Bond-Street (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grosvenor Gallery Library, New Bond-Street)

Schoolgirls in uniform studying in a library. Date: circa 1965

The library of St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)
587386 The library of St Pauls Cathedral (engraving) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The library of St Pauls Cathedral)

Book plate, Patrick Sanderson (engraving)
732153 Book plate, Patrick Sanderson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Book plate, this book belongs to the circulating library of Patrick Sanderson)

A modern bookshop (early 20th century) (chromolitho)
735863 A modern bookshop (early 20th century) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern bookshop (early 20th century)

At the bookstall (chromolitho)
735862 At the bookstall (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the bookstall)

Lending Library, 1813 (engraving)
708960 Lending Library, 1813 (engraving) by Green, James (1771-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably from Ackermanns Microcosm of London ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Interior of the New Library at Guildhall (engraving)
2773898 Interior of the New Library at Guildhall (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the New Library at Guildhall)

National Museum of Singapore (colour photo)
3096503 National Museum of Singapore (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: National Museum of Singapore)

The Great Library, Chatsworth House (colour photo)
3094661 The Great Library, Chatsworth House (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Library, Chatsworth House. Postcard, early 20th century)

Free Library, Norwich (colour photo)
3096614 Free Library, Norwich (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free Library, Norwich)

New Reference Library, Manchester (b / w photo)
3102131 New Reference Library, Manchester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Reference Library, Manchester)

Thompson Memorial Library, Poughkeepsie, NY State, USA
Thompson Memorial Library, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1915

Adriance Memorial Library, Poughkeepsie, NY State, USA
Adriance Memorial Library, Poughkeepsie, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1915

The Chateau de Chantilly, the Gift of the Duc d Aumale to the French Institute (engraving)
1624777 The Chateau de Chantilly, the Gift of the Duc d Aumale to the French Institute (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chateau de Chantilly)

The New City Corporation Library, Guildhall (engraving)
1589015 The New City Corporation Library, Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New City Corporation Library, Guildhall)

New Public Library, Swansea (engraving)
1594912 New Public Library, Swansea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Public Library, Swansea)

The New Public Library at Fulham (engraving)
1595752 The New Public Library at Fulham (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Public Library at Fulham)

The New City Library, Guildhall (engraving)
1588993 The New City Library, Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New City Library, Guildhall)

Melbourne Illustrated, Interior of the Reading Room (engraving)
1060358 Melbourne Illustrated, Interior of the Reading Room (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melbourne Illustrated, Interior of the Reading Room)

Nepean Point and Parliament Library, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Nepean Point, with the Parliament Library in the distance on the right, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. From this point royal salutes are fired, hence the line of cannons. Date: circa 1910

Interior, Parliament Library, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Interior of the Parliament Library, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, built in the style of a chapter house and inspired by the British Museum Reading Room. Date: circa 1910

Parliament Library, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Parliament Library, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Date: circa 1910

Burning of the Free Library at Birmingham (engraving)
1106480 Burning of the Free Library at Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the Free Library at Birmingham)

New Public Library and Art-Gallery, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1106887 New Public Library and Art-Gallery, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Public Library and Art-Gallery, Newcastle-on-Tyne)

Interior of the free public Library and Museum, Liverpool. Date: 1875

Group of children posed outside the Whitestone Branch of the Queens Borough Public
1078851 Group of children posed outside the Whitestone Branch of the Queens Borough Public Library, c.1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Kings College Chapel, University Library and Senate House, Cambridge (engraving)
960047 Kings College Chapel, University Library and Senate House, Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings College Chapel)

The "Mudie s"of Melbourne, Mr Samuel Mullens Circulating Library, Collins-Street East (engraving)
1626196 The " Mudie s" of Melbourne, Mr Samuel Mullens Circulating Library, Collins-Street East (engraving) by Prior

Oxford illustrated (engraving)
728859 Oxford illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford illustrated - the Bodleian)

E Pitts, stationer, toy and fancy dealer, trade card (coloured engraving)
731584 E Pitts, stationer, toy and fancy dealer, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E Pitts, stationer, toy and fancy dealer)

Napoleon Bonaparte consulting maps in his study (colour litho)
725705 Napoleon Bonaparte consulting maps in his study (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of the Middle Temple Library (engraving)
587578 Opening of the Middle Temple Library (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Middle Temple Library by the Prince of Wales)

James Reckitt Public Library, Hull (b / w photo)
1596364 James Reckitt Public Library, Hull (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Reckitt Public Library, Hull)

Famous British libraries (b / w photo)
6013555 Famous British libraries (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous British libraries)

Residence of Andrew Carnegie, New York, c. 1903 (b / w photo)
779100 Residence of Andrew Carnegie, New York, c.1903 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) Scottish-American industrialist

Portrait of late Sir Antonio Panizzi (engraving)
605369 Portrait of late Sir Antonio Panizzi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of late Sir Antonio Panizzi, librarian at the British Museum)

The Middle Temple new law library (engraving)
587585 The Middle Temple new law library (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Middle Temple new law library, Temple)

Opening of a New Free Public Library for Paddington by Lord Coleridge (engraving)
1038106 Opening of a New Free Public Library for Paddington by Lord Coleridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Free Library presented to the City of Edinburgh by Mr Andrew Carnegie (litho)
1045985 New Free Library presented to the City of Edinburgh by Mr Andrew Carnegie (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Radcliffe Library, Oxford (colour litho)
3094938 Radcliffe Library, Oxford (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radcliffe Library, Oxford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

High Street from Carfax Tower, Oxford (colour photo)
3094648 High Street from Carfax Tower, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street from Carfax Tower, Oxford)

High-angle shot of children working in the garden at the Poppenhusen branch of the Queens
1078959 High-angle shot of children working in the garden at the Poppenhusen branch of the Queens Borough Public Library, August 14, 1915 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Night view of the entrance of the main branch of the New York Public Library from
1078945 Night view of the entrance of the main branch of the New York Public Library from the northeast steps, in the snow, 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, New York City, March 6

Bodleian Library, Oxford (b / w photo)
3095292 Bodleian Library, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bodleian Library, Oxford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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Libraries: Portals to Knowledge and Timeless Treasures Step into the enchanting courtyard of Boston Public Library, nestled in the heart of Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts. Here, amidst architectural grandeur, book lovers find solace in a sanctuary that transcends time. Travel back centuries to Alexandria Library, where ancient scrolls whispered secrets from civilizations long gone. The Gallery of the Old Library beckons visitors with its hallowed halls and shelves adorned with literary gems. In Sheffield City Libraries, an urgent call echoes through history - "Your help is needed. " A few readers dare to pilfer books and periodicals from this haven of learning during the 1930s. Let us stand united against such theft. The British Museum's reading room stands as a testament to intellectual pursuit. Within its walls lie countless stories waiting to be discovered by curious minds seeking enlightenment. Marvel at the New Central Library and Art Gallery building in Surrey Street during the 1930s; its elevations embody both functionality and artistic beauty. A beacon for knowledge seekers yearning for inspiration. Enter an interior oasis where silence reigns supreme – behold the library. Its serene atmosphere invites contemplation while offering respite from life's chaos. In this space, dreams are born and passions ignited. Organized by Dewey Decimal System's meticulous designations, libraries become labyrinths where order meets curiosity. This classification system ensures every book finds its rightful place on shelves worldwide. Venture westward to Geisel Library in University College San Diego; La Jolla embraces this architectural marvel as it rises above palm trees like a beacon of wisdom. Here lies a modern temple dedicated to knowledge-seeking souls. Christ Church Library whispers tales steeped in tradition within Oxford's hallowed walls. Ancient manuscripts guard their secrets while inviting scholars on journeys through time immemorial. Return once more to the Gallery of the Old Library; here resides a Kufic manuscript, an exquisite testament to the beauty of calligraphy.