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BARROW-IN-FURNESS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Catalogue reference: Ba/L

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This record is about the BARROW-IN-FURNESS PUBLIC LIBRARY dating from 1834-1979.

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Full description and record details

Reference
Ba/L
Title
BARROW-IN-FURNESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Date
1834-1979
Description

Books, Committees, Correspondence, Museum, History Education, Miscellaneous

Held by
Cumbria Archive and Local Studies Centre, Barrow
Language
English
Creator(s)
<corpname>Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council, Library Department</corpname>
Physical description
3 Series
Immediate source of acquisition

Records deposited on 5 June 1978 by the Librarian, Barrow Library

Administrative / biographical background

The town's first library opened in temporary buildings in Schmeider Square in 1882; it was transferred to the new Town Hall in 1887. The present main library on Ramsden Square was opened on 5 October 1922

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/dcbd781f-8e18-4f2b-b104-e15246656945/

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BARROW-IN-FURNESS PUBLIC LIBRARY