Chapters in the varied history of Norwich libraries

The car park of Norwich's Central Library. Picture: Archant Archive (Image: Archant)

2. The car park in front of the Norwich Central Library in 1963, when Tom Eaton, chairman of the Central Library Committee said: 'Now that we have a modern building and the scope which that provides we should project the library service like any other modern development.'

Norwich's Central Lending Library. Picture: Archant Archive (Image: Archant)

3. Pictured in January 1965 is a view of Norwich's Central Lending Library, showing the effectiveness of the new top lighting over the bookcases. 4. At this time it was said that in the years ahead the main library would probably turn the corner to occupy the adjoining space which was being used as a reading room, pictured.

The reading room. Picture: Plans for future extension (Image: Archant)

5. Back to 1963 and members of the public make use of the Reference Room. All of the furniture in the new library has been specially designed by David Percival, the city architect, much of which was made locally, and was interchangeable between the various departments of the library.

Members of the public using the Reference Room, 1963. Picture: Archant Archive (Image: Archant)

6. The Central Library' architecture was recognised by a Civic Trust Award 1974.

The Central Library, 1974. Picture: Archant Archive (Image: Archant)

7. Saturday morning pressure at the children's section is relieved by the voluntary help of children who act as library monitors. Among the youngsters using the library in February 1968 there was keen competition to get on the monitors' list.

Youngsters using the library in 1968. Picture: Archant Archive (Image: Archant)

8. The former library building at the junction of St Andrews and Duke Street, picture possibly taken in 1965.

The former library building. Picture: Archant Archive (Image: Archant)

9. In June 1963, Lieutenant Colonel Charles C Hurt places the Book of Remembrance on a display case in the 2nd Air Division USAAF Memorial Room of the Central Library, following a dedication service in St Peter Mancroft.

Lieutenant Colonel Charles C Hurt placing Book of Remembrance on display, 1963. Picture: Archant Archive (Image: Archant)

10. Building work on the Central Library around 1960-1962.

The Central Library being Built. Picture: Archant Archive (Image: Archant)

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