Central Library / Town hall extension - Manchester - Feb 2012
This is a bit of a late report. I cant remember exactly why I held off posting it but looking back at the photos, it was one of the best all round (excuse the pun) explores that ive done and was the first time in ages id taken enough photos on an outing to make a set. I figured they were worthy of sharing.
Some history..
Designed by architect Vincent Harris, the Central Library was declared open by King George V on 17 July 1934, with the Town Hall Extension following with completion in 1937. The striking rotunda form of the library was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, fronted by a large two-storey portico which forms the main entrance on St Peter's Square. The design of town hall extension attempts to blend this with the older gothic style of town hall. Both were closed from 2010 for major refurbishment after reports emerged in 2008 that they needed essential renovation to repair and modernise facilities. The library is due to open to the public again in 2014.
After hanging around the library for a while we moved over to see how town hall was progressing. We worked our way up to check out the roof space before moving outside and finally making it up the pitched lead roof, Great views if not slightly precarious.
Thanks to those involved. Cheers for looking.
Sho
This is a bit of a late report. I cant remember exactly why I held off posting it but looking back at the photos, it was one of the best all round (excuse the pun) explores that ive done and was the first time in ages id taken enough photos on an outing to make a set. I figured they were worthy of sharing.
Some history..
Designed by architect Vincent Harris, the Central Library was declared open by King George V on 17 July 1934, with the Town Hall Extension following with completion in 1937. The striking rotunda form of the library was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, fronted by a large two-storey portico which forms the main entrance on St Peter's Square. The design of town hall extension attempts to blend this with the older gothic style of town hall. Both were closed from 2010 for major refurbishment after reports emerged in 2008 that they needed essential renovation to repair and modernise facilities. The library is due to open to the public again in 2014.
After hanging around the library for a while we moved over to see how town hall was progressing. We worked our way up to check out the roof space before moving outside and finally making it up the pitched lead roof, Great views if not slightly precarious.
Thanks to those involved. Cheers for looking.
Sho
