Construction of Central Library, junction of Surrey Street and Tudor Street. Steelwork to the first floor (site of former Merhanics' Institute)

Construction of Central Library, junction of Tudor Place and Tudor Street

Central Library and Library Theatre, Tudor Street and Tudor Place

Central Library and Graves Art Gallery, Surrey Street

Artists impression of the new Central Library, Surrey Street. No. 77 Barker and Allen Ltd., nickel silver manufacturers, No. 79 Jenkinson, Marshall and Co. Ltd., printers

Central Library under construction, Surrey Street, after the demolition of old Central Reference Library and Mechanics' Institute. Old Central Lending Library, formerly the Music Hall, right

Public Library (Central Lending Library and Reading Room), formerly the Sheffield Music Hall, Surrey Street. United Methodist Church in background

Royal visit of Elizabeth, the Duchess of York, as she arrives to officially open Central Library and Graves Art Gallery. Group includes Lord Mayor, Fred Marshall, behind the Duchess, and Joseph Percy Lamb, City Librarian 1929-1956, right

Central Junior Reference Library, showing part of the mural depicting the story of mankind. Central Library, Surrey Street

Central Junior Library, view from entrance. Central Library, Surrey Street