Love the libraries, love the buildings! Meet conservation architect Dr Oriel Prizeman from Cardiff University’s ‘Shelf-Life’ project on revitalising these stunning buildings.
She will talk about their past, present and future:
• Andrew Carnegie, the man and the ethos behind his bequests.
• The history of the creation of the libraries, leading on to recent history.
• The role the libraries have played in Britain over more than 100 years.
• Relations between Carnegie libraries.
• Architectural and heritage considerations.
• A look towards the future.
Tea, cake and a warm welcome from the Friends at Carnegie library, 188 Herne Hill Rd, London SE24 0DG.
Information and directions: http://friendsofcarnegielibrary.org.uk
