COLLECTION NAME:
The John Rylands Library
Record
Image Number:
JRL050408dc
Image Title:
New entrance building
Series Title:
Unlocking the Rylands building project
Creator:
Pollard, Michael
Creator Role:
Photographer
Date Created:
2005
Image Sequence Number:
H00003
Description:
The new entrance wing is under construction on the Spinningfield elevation of the John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester. This view is taken from the south tower on the Deansgate elevation. On the right, the transept of the 1890s building is shown covered in scaffolding and plastic sheeting. The entrance to Manchester City Magistrates Court and Coroners Court is visible in the background. On the left is the Manchester Evening News building. Construction and restoration work is being undertaken by Linford Building Ltd, successors to the firm who worked on the original Library building in the 1890s. Architect: Austin-Smith: Lord.
Subject:
Architecture
Subject:
Library buildings
Subject:
John Rylands Library
Subject:
Construction industry
Category of Material:
Photography
Sub-Category:
Digital photography
Time Period Covered:
21st Century CE
Places Covered:
England: Greater Manchester: Manchester
Current Site:
The John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2005-02-17
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Gten
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
New entrance building
