Kettering Library, Northamptonshire

Kettering Library is a public library in Kettering, England, situated in the centre of the town^[1] between Market Place and St Peter and St Paul's Church.

Kettering Library
Location	United Kingdom
Established	1904 (1904)

History

The library building was designed by architects J Goddard, A H Paget and W A Catlow.^[2] It opened in 1904 and was refurbished in 2012–13. In 1913 the library expanded as a new art gallery complex was built to the side of the main building.^[3]

In 1976 the library was awarded Grade II listing.^[4]

Architecture

The library main building is made out of red Sandstock bricks that came from Hemel Hempstead. The stone is Ketton, from Edith Weston Quarries, and the roof is slated with Collyweston slates.^[2]

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  World War II Memorial
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  Library from the west
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  Main entrance

References

1. "Kettering Library | North Northamptonshire Council". northnorthants.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
2. "Kettering library – The Carnegie legacy in England and Wales". carnegielegacyinengland.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
3. "Kettering's £4.5m Cornerstone art gallery and library project needs community 'support and understanding', says councillor explaining extension leaks | Northamptonshire Telegraph". northantstelegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
4. Good Stuff. "Public Library, Kettering | A Grade II Listed Building in Kettering, North Northamptonshire". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-06-17.

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