Barry Council Office and Library

The Barry Council Office and Library stands in King Square, featuring a clock tower, round-headed windows, and Ionic columns in Edwardian Baroque architecture.

Andrew Carnegie Trust provided £8,000 in 1903 to construct this building, which opened its doors as a public library on March 1, 1906.

The building maintained its dual function as both a governmental center and public library, supporting local administration and community education needs.

The facility underwent extensive renovation between 2001 and 2007, resulting in modern amenities and an additional wing for expanded library services.

The structure combines symmetrical front elevations with detailed architectural elements, reflecting the design work of Charles Hutchinson and E. Harding Payne.

Location: Barry

Inception: 1902

Official opening: 1906

Elevation above the sea: 37.1 m

Address: Barry Library, The County Library, King Square, Barry, CF63 4RW CF63 4RW CF63 4RW

Phone: +441446422425

Email: barrylibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Website: http://valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/libraries/libraries.aspx

GPS coordinates: 51.40670,-3.26660

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:24