Old Swansea Central Library, Grade II listed library building in Castle district, Swansea, United Kingdom.
The circular reference section of the Italian classical style building measures 86 feet in diameter with a dome reaching 25 feet high.
The library, established in 1887 and designed by architect Henry Holtom from Dewsbury, operated as a public institution until its closure in 2007.
The library housed over 3,000 books and periodicals in the Dylan Thomas Collection, documenting the works of the Swansea-born writer since the 1950s.
Following a £9.69 million renovation funded partially by the European Union, the building now functions as the Welsh School of Architectural Glass.
The interior of the building served as a filming location for BBC's Doctor Who episodes 'Silence in the Library' and 'Forest of the Dead'.
Location: Swansea
Location: Castle
Elevation above the sea: 18 m
GPS coordinates: 51.62360,-3.94389
Latest update: March 10, 2025 21:26
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