Old Bloomsbury Library - A Birmingham Gem!

The old Bloomsbury Library, dates to 1892-93, built of pink terracotta in the classical style is on Nechells Parkway. Is now Rising Stars Daycare. A Grade II listed building.


Where is Rising Stars Daycare?

Rising Stars Daycare at the old Bloomsbury Library, Nechells Parkway, Birmingham, B7 4PT

 

In brief

Grade II listed building dating to 1893, a landmark in the area. The former Bloomsbury Library. Now occupied by Rising Stars Daycare, with Bloomsbury Library Gardens.

Old Bloomsbury LibraryOld Bloomsbury Library (November 2022). Photography by Jack Babington

 

Bloomsbury Library - history

A local landmark at Bloomsbury Walk and Nechells Parkway. The public library was built around 1892-93.

Bloomsbury LibraryOld Bloomsbury Library (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Built of pink terracotta in the mixed classical style.

Bloomsbury LibraryOld Bloomsbury Library (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

There is a distinctive corner clock tower with a copper roof.

Bloomsbury LibraryOld Bloomsbury Library (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The former library building can be seen from the Cross City Line, on trains heading past Aston.

Bloomsbury LibraryOld Bloomsbury Library (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Was Saltley Road before it became Nechells Parkway. Designed by Cossins & Peacock.

Bloomsbury LibraryOld Bloomsbury Library (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Project dates

02 Jan 2023 - On-going

Passions

History & heritage, Education, Classic Architecture

Contact

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Jonathan Bostock

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