James Reckitt Reading Room
Hull Central Library, Albion Street, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 3TF
Hull Central Library, designed by James S Gibson of London, opened in 1901. The James Reckitt Reading Room, more recently known as the Local Studies Library, was the original Reference Library. It features “beautiful fittings of mahogany inlaid with various colours and expensive woods”. Now home to the Art & Music Stacks, it also houses the Hull Libraries Quaker Collection, some of which date back to the 17th century, and the Napoleon Collection, originally purchased from Mr John Wilson Smith, a wholesale herring dealer in 1958. Items from both collections will be on display.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 1000-1200
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1000-1200
- Friday 13 September:
- 1000-1200
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000-1200
Location & directions
Hull Central Library, Albion Street, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 3TF
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
