Artists impression of the new Central Library, Surrey Street. No. 77 Barker and Allen Ltd., nickel silver manufacturers, No. 79 Jenkinson, Marshall and Co. Ltd., printers

Central Library under construction, Surrey Street, after the demolition of old Central Reference Library and Mechanics' Institute. Old Central Lending Library, formerly the Music Hall, right

Public Library (Central Lending Library and Reading Room), formerly the Sheffield Music Hall, Surrey Street. United Methodist Church in background

Royal visit of Elizabeth, the Duchess of York, as she arrives to officially open Central Library and Graves Art Gallery. Group includes Lord Mayor, Fred Marshall, behind the Duchess, and Joseph Percy Lamb, City Librarian 1929-1956, right

Central Junior Reference Library, showing part of the mural depicting the story of mankind. Central Library, Surrey Street

Central Junior Library, view from entrance. Central Library, Surrey Street

Display of yacht to illustrate books on yacht building, Central Junior Library. Central Library, Surrey Street

Display of yacht to illustrate books on yacht building, Central Junior Library. Central Library, Surrey Street

View towards the newsroom, Central Lending Department, Central Library, Surrey Street

Central Lending Department, Central Library, Surrey Street