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1892-1987
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Folder of plans and documents relating to building works at Richmond Public Library from 1892-1987 

1892 - Extension of Librarian’s residence at the Free Public Library. 2 plans. 

Late 19th - early 20th Century - Alterations to Free Public Library residence. 1 plan. Architect Frank Brewer. 

Post 1903 
- Plan of Public Free Library, Reference Library and The Cottage. Undated but note “Traced from Borough Surveyor’s Plan. May 1903” 

1923
- Plan of wall shelving for Lecture Room, Richmond Public Library. 15 March 1923. 1 plan. 
- Plan and elevation of Sladen Room 

1924
- Proposed Public Library. 15 February 1924. 4 plans. 
- Arrangement for open-access system at Richmond Public Library. 12 May 1924. 2 copies. 
- Public Library open access system elevations, details and alterations to heating pipes. July 1924. 3 plans. 

1937 - Plan of library layout with pencil amendments showing an extended reference library to the side and a shelter, WC and kitchen to the rear. December 1937. 

1948 - Lending Library – proposed alterations to entrance. October 1948. On graph paper, very little detail. 

1949 - Junior Library reorganisation. September 1948. Very little detail. 2 plans. 

1954-5
- Central Library proposed rearrangement: 
- Layout of shelving.  November 1954. 2 copies 
- Fittings as existing.  November 1954 
- Plan of ground floor showing book racks as at present. November 1954 
- Re-construction of entrance screen, elevations as existing. March 1955 
- Section and elevation of existing layout. 1955 
- New layout of shelving. November 1954 
- Details of wall book racks (no date) 
- Details of free-standing book racks. October 1954 
- Sections and elevations of proposed rearrangement. November 1954. 2 plans 
- Sections and elevations of proposed rearrangement. March 1955. 5 plans 
- Counter tops and moveable display stand. April 1955. 2 copies 
- Reconstruction of staff stairs. April 1955 

1959 - Blueprint in mirror image of plans for Junior Library counter. March 1959 handwritten on reverse. Hand drawn duplicate undated. 

1984-7 - There are several plans and a collection of documents relating to an extension of the Central Lending Library. 

Plans: 
- Survey of the site. August 1984 
- Copies of the above site survey with green hatching and note “site to be cleared shown hatched”. Undated. 7 copies 
- Librarian’s office. February 1986. 4 copies 
- Electrical installation. 2 plans, 1 of ground floor, 1 of first and second floor. June 1987 

Plans c. mid 20th Century 
- 6 plans showing arrangements or reorganisation of shelving and seating in the Lending Library 
- 2 drawings of bookcases 
- 2 sketchy hand drawn plans showing measurements around walls, possibly of shelving 
- Drawing of music stacks and rack for ledgers 
- Hand drawn plan showing areas in square feet of public library (torn on edges) 
- Plan of desk 
- Plan of enquiry desk? 
- Elevation of shelving 
- Area of ground and first floor of Central Library. Some detail on ground floor 

Further contents in General Notes

Title:
Plans and documents relating to building works at Richmond Public Library
Date of work:
1892-1987
Reference number:
PLA/12443
Level of description:
File from Collection: Planning Applications (PLA)
Type of materials:
Architectural and technical drawing material
Part of:
Collection: Planning Applications (PLA)
Access restrictions:
UnrestrictedContains no personal data
Use restrictions:
Copyright appliesCopyright to be determined
General notes:
Continuation from Scope and ContentsDocuments (in a cardboard folder)Handwritten ‘To Do’ list regarding removals and rearrangement of books and shelving. Undated, unnamedMemo from Chief Librarian to Architectural Services Manager re plans to extend Central Lending Library dated 30 September 1985 and attaching a memo dated 18 October 1984Proposals re plans for Richmond Central Lending Library. Handwritten. Mr. Jones written top of page. 16 December 1985Memo from Chief Librarian to Director of Technical Services re library admin offices, Little Green. 18 December 1985Memo from Architectural Services Manager to the Chief Planning Officer submitting proposals for additional parking off Little Green. Drawings attached. 9 January 1986Memo from Chief Librarian to Director of Technical Services requesting that representatives of the Central Reference Library and the Central Lending Library be included in site meetings for on-going works (new library admin offices, extension of Central Library and relocation of children’s library). 15 July 1986Two spreadsheets from Department of Technical Services setting out schedule of works in The Retreat site and Richmond Library. 18 August 1986Memo from Architectural Services Division to Chief Librarian re Richmond Library extension dated 19 August 1986 and another in response dated 9 February 1987 re which items of work scheduled are covered by a sum in the Bill of QuantitiesLetter from Chief Librarian to Senior Removals Estimator re removals of library stock. 11 February 1987 and a letter in response dated 24 February 1987Three sets of minutes of meetings re adaptations to Cottage dated 3 February, and 25 March 1987Letter from Chief Librarian to Giltspur Bullens Transport re transfer of books and furniture. 8 April 1987Minutes of meeting re adaptations to Cottage. 29 April 1987Minutes of meeting re adaptations to Cottage. 3 June 1987 (2 copies)Memo from Chief Librarian to Director of Technical Services re a grant for refurbishment. 11 June 1987Letter from Central Lending Librarian re electrical rewire of the library. 22 July 1987Specification for rewiring at Richmond Library. July 1987Memo from Director of Technical Services to Chief Librarian re marks on carpet caused during rewiring. 16 October 1987Undated memo re touching up and making good of Richmond Central Library
Related material note:
PLA/12444 Proposed extension of Librarian's residence 25/2/1892 (1 plan); Proposed balcony new entrance ground and first floor plans 17/8/1976 (2 plans)
Language:
English
Record number:
1503002
Bookmark link:
https://richmond.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/ARCENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=1503002

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