Bristol Central Library
Bristol Central Library is a historic building on the south side of College Green, Bristol, England. It contains the main collections of Bristol's public library.
| Bristol Central Library | |
|---|---|
The Library, with the Abbey Gatehouse on the left | |
Location within Bristol | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Bristol |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51.452155°N 2.602390°W |
| Completed | 1906 |
| Cost | £30,000 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Charles Holden |
Built in 1906 by Charles Holden, its design was influential in the development of Edwardian Free Style architecture. Holden would later go on to build the Edward VII Memorial Wing of the Bristol Royal Infirmary, giving Bristol two of its most highly regarded Edwardian buildings. The Library has been designated by Historic England as a Grade I listed building.
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