T is for Tolkien!
Building site hoarding to New Bodleian Library, Weston Library (formerly known as the New Library) renovation. The iconic structure is undergoing an ambitious refurbishment to modernise its facilities including the creation of a striking rooftop reading room with spectacular city views, state-of-the-art digital media centre, a conservation centre and a new Visiting Scholars Centre. The £80m project is due to be opened to the public in March 2015.
Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in the 1930s, the Grade II listed building is a recognisable feature of the Oxford cityscape, given its prominent location on the corner of Broad Street and Parks Road. The building was in need of upgrading in order to meet the National Archives' Standard for Record Repositories. Compliance with this standard allows the Library to continue to hold major archival collections accepted in lieu of tax and to receive funding to support archival material.
Thanks to the Bodleian library home page for the info www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/bodley
© 2013 Nigel Matthews (Gook the Goblin) - All rights reserved.
Do not use, download, print or reproduce any of my images without my permission!
T is for Tolkien!
Building site hoarding to New Bodleian Library, Weston Library (formerly known as the New Library) renovation. The iconic structure is undergoing an ambitious refurbishment to modernise its facilities including the creation of a striking rooftop reading room with spectacular city views, state-of-the-art digital media centre, a conservation centre and a new Visiting Scholars Centre. The £80m project is due to be opened to the public in March 2015.
Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in the 1930s, the Grade II listed building is a recognisable feature of the Oxford cityscape, given its prominent location on the corner of Broad Street and Parks Road. The building was in need of upgrading in order to meet the National Archives' Standard for Record Repositories. Compliance with this standard allows the Library to continue to hold major archival collections accepted in lieu of tax and to receive funding to support archival material.
Thanks to the Bodleian library home page for the info www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/bodley
© 2013 Nigel Matthews (Gook the Goblin) - All rights reserved.
Do not use, download, print or reproduce any of my images without my permission!