Public Library
PUBLIC LIBRARY, LEWISHAM WAY SE4
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1358502
- Date first listed:
- 12-Mar-1973
- List Entry Name:
- Public Library
- Statutory Address:
- PUBLIC LIBRARY, LEWISHAM WAY SE4
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1358502
- Date first listed:
- 12-Mar-1973
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 14-Sept-1973
- List Entry Name:
- Public Library
- Statutory Address 1:
- PUBLIC LIBRARY, LEWISHAM WAY SE4
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- PUBLIC LIBRARY, LEWISHAM WAY SE4
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Lewisham (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 36871 76561
Details
2/184 On pages 54, 55 and 56 the entries known as Public Library, Nos 160 to 166 (even), No 168, Nos 170 to 184 (even), No 186 and North annexe to Southern block of South-East London Technical College, all Lewisham Way SE14, shall be amended to read Lewisham Way SE4.
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LEWISHAM WAY SE14 1. 4424 (South-West Side) Public Library TQ 3676 7/l84
II
2. 1914 by H Brumwell Thomas. 1 storey, 4 windows. Raised attic blank in front. Modified baroque style. Front centre, of ashlar, has 4 pairs of tall Ionic columns (the outer ones square) supporting entablature with pulvinated frieze and dentil cornice, broken back and continuous through rebated left angle and along return. Here it rests on 2 pairs of Ionic pilasters (the outer ones square) at either end. All columns and pilasters rest on substantial stone plinth. Above blocking course a cornice and high parapet, with ornamental pilas- ters rising through it to top cornice and having block finials. Central open pediment with inscription in garland: "DEPTFORD CENTRAL LIBRARY, 1914. Side bays of banded rusticated brick, as is left return within stone end sections. Round arched windows, those at sides and on return in coved recesses with gauged and rusticated heads. Moulded architraves and impost string to windows in centrepiece. Double door, of 6 fancy panels, has enriched architrave cornice and parapet with raised centre holding inscription in wreath: 'This library is the gift of Andrew Carnegie." Inside barrel - vaulted hall, groin - vaulted for doorways Massive staircase with stone balustrade and Venetian window on half-landing.
Listing NGR: TQ3687176561
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 203344
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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