Putney Library, Public library in Disraeli Road, London Borough of Wandsworth, United Kingdom
The three-storey Grade II listed library features a restored stone facade and a modern glass extension with a total floor space of 2300 square meters.
George Newnes, founder of Tit-Bits magazine, funded the construction of Putney Library, which opened in 1899 by Lord Russell of Killowen with design inspiration from Norman Shaw.
The building housed the Wandsworth Museum from 1986 to 1996 and continues to serve the community with reading groups, study spaces, and children's activities.
The library maintains a collection of 20,000 books for free borrowing and provides computer terminals with internet access, study rooms, and digital resources through the Libby app.
During World War Two, the basement of Putney Library functioned as an Air Raid Patrol centre, demonstrating its role beyond traditional library services.
Location: London Borough of Wandsworth
Elevation above the sea: 11.3795 m
Address: Putney Library, 5/7 Disraeli Road, London SW15 2DR SW15 2DR SW15 2DR
Email: putney.library@gll.org
Website: http://better.org.uk/areas/wandsworth/venues/putney-library
GPS coordinates: 51.46171,-0.21596
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:37
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