Western Bank Library, University library in Western Bank Campus, Sheffield, England
The Western Bank Library stands connected to the Arts Tower through a bridge at the mezzanine level, forming a central part of the campus complex.
T.S. Eliot inaugurated the library in May 1959 following a national design competition that attracted 99 architectural submissions for the Western Bank Campus masterplan.
The Exhibition Gallery, adorned with marble walls, presents collections from university archives and temporary exhibitions highlighting academic research and achievements.
The library maintains regular hours from Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 7 PM, while weekend operations run from 10 AM until 6 PM.
The building received Grade II* listed status in 1993, recognizing its post-war modernist design with rectangular forms, stone facades, and glass exterior elements.
Location: Sheffield
Official opening: 1959
Part of: Library and Arts Tower, University of Sheffield
GPS coordinates: 53.38264,-1.48805
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:00
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