Historic libraries · South West England
Southway Library
Southway Library — library in Plymouth, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plym Bridge · 4.0 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Southway Library is a place of interest in South-West England. Built or established in 1970, it dates from the modern period. Operated by Plymouth City Council. The site is within the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Plymouth Moor View parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Plym Bridge, about 4.0 km away. Postcode area PL6.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Southway Library is a modern library located in Plymouth, South-West England (postcode PL6). Established in 1970, it operates under Plymouth City Council and is situated within the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.4295, -4.1255
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL6 6QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Moor View
- Established
- 1970
- Nearest railway station
- Plym Bridge — 4 km
- Official site
- www.plymouth.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q53569758 (CC0)
- commons: Southway Library.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southway Library?
- Southway Library is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL6 6QR), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- When was Southway Library built?
- Built or established in 1970.
- Who runs Southway Library?
- Southway Library is operated by Plymouth City Council.
- Is Southway Library a protected site?
- Yes — Southway Library is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Southway Library?
- The nearest railway station is Plym Bridge, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL6 6QR.