Public Library, Lower Bore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall
N 50° 28.283 W 004° 43.481
30U E 377613 N 5592464
Bodmin Library is situated in Lower Bore Street which is at the top of Fore Street.
Waymark Code: WM546F
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/08/2008
Views: 6
The library was erected through the munificence of Mr. J. Passmore Edwards, on a site in Fore-street, Bodmin, acquired from Lord Robartes. The library has always been plagued by building defects. Shortly after opening, on 11 December 1897, the Town Clerk complained of problems with walls and ceilings "which had fallen down" and to defective Bath Stone on the SW window. The Library Committee were required to approve repairs to the roof in January 1898 and in September of that year repairs were required to the mullions on the North end window. Again, in 1900, the Borough Surveyor reported that the SW Bath Stone window had been gradually giving way with the presure of the weight of the wall above.
In 1953 the Cornwall County Council took control of all libraries in the County. During the 1970's serious problems with the structure of the building were discovered. Serious cracks in the west wall were detected whilst in 1977 the partial collapse of the ceiling to the first floor store room highlighted an ongoing problem of leaks from the roof through defective lead flashings and valley timbers despite many localised repairs. In 1978 extensive repairs were carried out at a cost of £39,510. In 1989 ever more repairs were carried out.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use
Hours of Operation:
Monday-0930-1800
Tuesday-0930-1800
Wednesday-0930-1800
Thursday-closed
Friday-0930-1800
Saturday-0930-1230
Approximate date of opening.: 04/27/1896
Library Website: [Web Link]
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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