Historic libraries · North West England
Atkinson Art Gallery and Library
Atkinson Art Gallery and Library — a Grade II*-listed library in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Atkinson Art Gallery and Library is a Grade II*-listed building in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Atkinson is a building on the east side of Lord Street extending round the corner into Eastbank Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England. The building is a combination of two former buildings, the original Atkinson Art Gallery and Library that opened in 1879, and the adjacent Manchester and Liverpool District Bank that was built in 1879. These were combined in 1923–24 and the interiors have been integrated. The original building is in Neoclassical style, and the former bank is in Renaissance style. The art gallery and library has been integrated with the Southport Arts Centre and is now known as The Atkinson. The two former buildings are each recorded in the National Heritage List for England as designated Grade II listed buildings.
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Background
History
The Atkinson was built following a donation of £6,000 in 1875 by William Atkinson, a cotton manufacturer from Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, and a frequent visitor to Southport. The building was designed by Waddington and Son of Burnley, Lancashire and opened in 1878. The total cost, donated by Atkinson, was £15,000. In 1923–24 the building was extended by incorporating an adjacent bank on the corner of Eastbank Street, The interior of the combined building was remodeled in the late 20th century,
Visiting
The ground floor of the former bank is used as a public library. In the floors above are a museum and an exhibition space. These house collections of fine art, decorative art, historical items, and exhibitions of items relating to Egyptology. The arts centre forms part of the complex known as The Atkinson.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6470, -3.0065
- District
- Sefton
- Parish
- Sefton, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR8 1DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southport
- Official site
- www.theatkinson.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q18085744 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Atkinson Art Gallery and Library (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Atkinson Art Gallery and Library?
- Atkinson Art Gallery and Library is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR8 1DB), in the parish of Sefton, unparished area.
- Is Atkinson Art Gallery and Library a listed building?
- Atkinson Art Gallery and Library is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Atkinson Art Gallery and Library?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PR8 1DB. It sits within the Southport parliamentary constituency.