Ipswich County Library
Listed building in Suffolk, England
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Ipswich County Library is a Grade II Listed building in Ipswich, Suffolk.[2] The building still serves as a public library as part of the Suffolk Libraries service.
| Ipswich County Library | |
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 Interactive map of the Ipswich County Library area | |
| Alternative names | Ipswich Public Library, Ipswich Library |
| General information | |
| Location | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Coordinates | 52.0586792°N 1.1516791°E |
| Year built | February 1921[1] |
| Opened | 3 September 1924[1] |
| Owner | Suffolk County Council |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Henry Munro Cautley |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Ipswich Public Library |
| Designated | 15 December 1977 |
| Reference no. | 1236725[2] |
History
The building was designed by notable Ipswich architect, Henry Munro Cautley. Construction began in February 1921, and was officially opened to the public on the 3rd September 1924.[1]
The site of the building, and some of the funding for its construction, was donated by Alderman William Paul. The remaining funding was provided by the Carnegie Trust, who granted £22,500 towards construction in 1917.[3]
The Library was refurbished by Suffolk County Council in 1994.[4]
Architectural significance
The building is a mixture of Tudor and Gothic revival architectural styles. One of the most significant features being the 100ft long Northgate Room,[5] which serves as the library’s reference room, and contains several coloured glass windows which depict famous historic figures.[6]