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Bristol Central Library, Bristol City Council

Bristol Central Library, Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council

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Public building in Bristol

6 artworks

Part of Bristol City Council

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Bristol Library was founded in 1613 but moved to the present building in 1906. The library was designed by the architect Charles Holden and an extension was opened at the west end of the building in 1967. It is located on College Green next to Bristol Cathedral. The building has six floors, only two of which are open to the public. The remaining areas are offices and book stores; behind the scenes architectural tours are held regularly every year as part of Bristol Open Doors Day. The ground floor contains the Lending, Children's, and Music Libraries whilst the first floor contains the Reference and Local Studies sections.

College Green, Bristol, Bristol BS1 5TL England

bristol.library.service@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 7200

Opening hours are 9.30am–7.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10am–5pm on Wednesday, 9.30pm–5pm on Friday and Saturday, and 1pm–5pm on Sunday.

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/libraries-and-archives/central-library

Artworks

  • George Pryce (?), City Librarian (1856–1868)
    George Pryce (?), City Librarian (1856–1868) unknown artist
    Bristol Central Library, Bristol City Council
  • William Butler (1819–1900)
    William Butler (1819–1900) Thomas Protheroe (b.1847)
    Bristol Central Library, Bristol City Council
  • Edward Rolle Clayfield (1767–1825)
    Edward Rolle Clayfield (1767–1825) William Armfield Hobday (1771–1831)
    Bristol Central Library, Bristol City Council
  • Letitia Clayfield-Ireland (1812–1886)
    Letitia Clayfield-Ireland (1812–1886) Frank Holl (1845–1888)
    Bristol Central Library, Bristol City Council
  • Bristol Bridge from Welsh Back
    Bristol Bridge from Welsh Back David Livingstone Stanley
    Bristol Central Library, Bristol City Council
  • Huntsman
    Huntsman unknown artist
    Bristol Central Library, Bristol City Council

Not every artwork is on display – if you would like to see a particular work, contact the venue before your visit

Bristol City Council has another 49 artworks

Artists

  • Bristol Bridge from Welsh Back
    David Livingstone Stanley
  • William Butler (1819–1900)
    Thomas Protheroe (b.1847)
  • Edward Rolle Clayfield (1767–1825)
    William Armfield Hobday (1771–1831)
  • Frank Holl
    Frank Holl (1845–1888)
  • Landscape
    unknown artist
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