Public Libraries
Public Libraries by Amian L Champneys, published by Jeremy Mills Publishing in October 2007, is a detailed exploration of the evolution of free libraries in British towns and cities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English. The book discusses the impact of Victorian legislation that enabled local authorities to fund library construction, providing a comprehensive overview of best practices related to building design, layout, and usage.
Readers will find an in-depth examination of various aspects of library architecture, including capacity, facilities, ventilation, lighting, and materials. Public Libraries also delves into the social attitudes of the era, offering a historical perspective on the significance of these civic amenities. Through fascinating examples, this work highlights the intersection of architectural design and social history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the fields of architecture, history, and reference.
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In the light of Victorian legislation allowing local authorities to raise funds for their building, the end of the 19th and start of the 20th centuries saw the advent of free libraries in most British towns and cities. First published in 1907, Public Libraries offers best practice and advice regarding the construction, layout and usage of such buildings, including questions of capacity, facilities, ventilation, lighting, materials and issuing systems. Filled with fascinating examples of both the building practices and the social attitudes of the time, Public Libraries offers insight into the architectural and social history behind this most esteemed of civic amenities.
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