Sheffield’s Central Library houses the city library service's single largest general lending and reference collection, as well as Graves Art Gallery on the third floor and a theatre in the basement.
The building was designed by W. G. Davies, and work began in 1929 – it was eventually opened in 1934 by The Duchess of York.
Take a look at these retro pictures unearthed from the Sheffield archives.
9. Year of Reading event
Sheffield Year of Reading 2020: Our favourite books, 2020. Ref no a05151 Photo: Picture Sheffield
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