Cosin’s Library

Bishop Cosin's Library, originally the Episcopal Library or Bibliotheca Episcopalis Dunelmensis, is an historic library founded in 1669 in , England. Owned by the University of Durham, the library is open to the public.
  • Type: Library
  • Description: library building in Durham, England, UK
  • Also known as: “Bishop Cosin’s Library”, “Bishop of Durham’s Library”, and “Episcopal Library”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Durham Castle and Palace Green.

University building
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Grassland
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Theater building
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The Assembly Rooms Theatre, formally named the Sir… is situated 400 feet southeast of Cosin’s Library.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Durham and Crossgate.

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Cosin’s Library

Latitude
54.77481° or 54° 46′ 29″ north
Longitude
-1.57647° or 1° 34′ 35″ west
Operator
Durham University
Open location code
9C6WQCFF+WC
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: World Heritage Site Information Office and Palace Green Library.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Bishop Cosin’s Library and Durham Cathedral.

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