The Old Library, Liverpool

The Old Library, formerly known as Lister Drive Library, is a Grade II listed former Andrew Carnegie library in Tuebrook, Liverpool, England. Opening in June 1905, it is now used as a community centre and charity hub for childcare services and start-up businesses.

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Type: Community center
Description: Carnegie library building in Tuebrook, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
Also known as: “Lister Drive Carnegie Library” and “Lister Drive Library”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St John the Baptist’s Church, Liverpool and West Derby School.

St John the Baptist’s Church, Liverpool

Church

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The Church of Saint John the Baptist is an active Anglican parish church in the Diocese of Liverpool and lies in the archdeaconry of Liverpool and the deanery of West Derby. St John the Baptist’s Church, Liverpool is situated 1,800 feet northwest of The Old Library, Liverpool.

West Derby School

School

West Derby School is a comprehensive all-boys academy based in Liverpool, England. The school was converted from a Local education authority school to academy status on 1 September 2012. West Derby School is situated 1,600 feet north of The Old Library, Liverpool.

Newsham Park

Park

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Newsham Park in Liverpool, England is a 121 acres Victorian public park. To the east of it is the Canada Dock branch railway line, and to the north is West Derby Road. The park is protected as a Grade II* listed site. Newsham Park is situated 2,700 feet west of The Old Library, Liverpool.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stoneycroft and Fairfield.

Stoneycroft

Suburb

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Stoneycroft ward is an electoral district of Liverpool City Council within the Liverpool West Derby Parliamentary constituency.

Fairfield

Suburb

Fairfield is an area of Liverpool, in Merseyside, England, encompassing streets between Tuebrook and Kensington and stretching to Old Swan. It consists of a variety of houses; there are some traditional red-brick terraces, larger Victorian villas and also the notable 300-year-old Georgian Fairfield Crescent which is off the equally old Prospect Vale.