The old Bloomsbury Library, dates to 1892-93, built of pink terracotta in the classical style is on Nechells Parkway. Is now Rising Stars Daycare. A Grade II listed building.
Where is Rising Stars Daycare?
Rising Stars Daycare at the old Bloomsbury Library, Nechells Parkway, Birmingham, B7 4PT
In brief
Grade II listed building dating to 1893, a landmark in the area. The former Bloomsbury Library. Now occupied by Rising Stars Daycare, with Bloomsbury Library Gardens.
Old Bloomsbury Library (November 2022). Photography by Jack Babington
Bloomsbury Library - history
A local landmark at Bloomsbury Walk and Nechells Parkway. The public library was built around 1892-93.
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Old Bloomsbury Library (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown
Built of pink terracotta in the mixed classical style.
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Old Bloomsbury Library (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown
There is a distinctive corner clock tower with a copper roof.
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Old Bloomsbury Library (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown
The former library building can be seen from the Cross City Line, on trains heading past Aston.
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Old Bloomsbury Library (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown
Was Saltley Road before it became Nechells Parkway. Designed by Cossins & Peacock.
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Old Bloomsbury Library (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown