Erection date: 2013
Inscription
Clapham Library, 1889 - 2012, converted to Omnibus 2013.
The Clapham Society
Site: Old Clapham Library (4 memorials)
SW4, Clapham Common Northside, 1
From : The architect of this library was "Edward Blakeway I’Anson .. who had grown up in Clapham. The builder was the local firm of Charles Kynoch and Co, and the cost, including purchase of the land, £3,865. Another £1,000 was spent on fittings and furniture. The Library was opened on 31 October 1889 by Sir John Lubbock, Vice-chairman of the London County Council, and an enthusiastic advocate of free libraries."
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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