Mitchell Library, Public library in Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Mitchell Library occupies a five-story building with a copper dome topped by a bronze statue representing Literature at North Street in Glasgow.
The library opened in 1877 through a bequest from tobacco producer Stephen Mitchell and moved to its current building, designed by William B. Whitie, in 1911.
The Mitchell Library maintains the largest collection of Robert Burns works worldwide, including over 5,000 books and original manuscripts of the Scottish poet.
The library opens Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday until 5 PM, providing free access to its collections and genealogy resources.
The Family History Centre within the Mitchell Library houses millions of records, allowing visitors to research their Scottish ancestry through manuscripts and digital archives.
Location: Glasgow City
Location: Glasgow
Inception: 1877
Address: The Mitchell, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN, United Kingdom G3 7DN G3 7DN
Website: https://glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries/venues/the-mitchell-library
GPS coordinates: 55.86500,-4.27222
Latest update: May 15, 2025 19:40
Glasgow combines medieval structures with Victorian architecture and modern cultural buildings. The city offers photographers a mix of Gothic churches, sandstone buildings, and green spaces along the River Clyde. The route includes the 12th-century cathedral and the adjacent Necropolis with its monuments on a hillside. Kelvingrove Museum displays Spanish Baroque architecture, while the University of Glasgow presents Gothic towers and courtyards. The Botanic Gardens house Victorian glasshouses with iron and glass structures. The Riverside Museum documents the city's industrial history, and modern venues like the SSE Hydro and Clyde Auditorium complete the route. The collection covers religious, academic, and industrial architecture, along with parks and cemeteries.
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