Barrow-in-Furness Main Public Library
Barrow-in-Furness Main Public Library, Grade II listed public library in Ramsden Square, Barrow-in-Furness, England.
The Beaux-Arts style building features classical design elements with symmetrical facades, ornate architectural details, and a prominent position at the junction of Abbey Road.
Originally funded by the Carnegie Foundation, the library construction started in 1915 but opened in 1922 due to delays caused by World War I.
The library building housed the Furness Museum from 1930 to 1991, displaying local artifacts before their transfer to the Dock Museum.
The central library operates alongside five branch locations in Askam, Barrow Island, Dalton, Roose, and Walney, providing extensive coverage across the borough.
The library collaborates with Cumbria Archive Service, maintaining a shared public searchroom that combines local studies resources with historical archives.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Inception: 1915
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Address: Barrow Library, Ramsden Square, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1LL LA14 1LL LA14 1LL
Email: barrow.library@cumbria.gov.uk
Website: https://cumbria.gov.uk/libraries/locations/bar_lib.asp
GPS coordinates: 54.11450,-3.23140
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:02
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