2018

TQ5839 : Tunbridge Wells Library

taken 6 years ago, near to Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England

This is 1 of 15 images, with title Tunbridge Wells Library in this square
Tunbridge Wells Library
Tunbridge Wells Library
Tunbridge Wells Library, Museum & Art Gallery (The Amelia Scott)

Built in the 1940s along with The Assembly Halls and The Town Hall next door.
Grade II listed. LinkExternal link
The Art gallery regularly runs exhibitions. The museum focusses on local exhibits. A good display of Tunbridge Wells Ware.
Refurbished and re-opened in 2021 as The Amelia Scott Building.

Listed Buildings and Structures

Listed buildings and structures are officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. There are over half a million listed structures in the United Kingdom, covered by around 375,000 listings.
Listed status is more commonly associated with buildings or groups of buildings, however it can cover many other structures, including bridges, headstones, steps, ponds, monuments, walls, phone boxes, wrecks, parks, and heritage sites, and in more recent times a road crossing (Abbey Road) and graffiti art (Banksy 'Spy-booth') have been included.

In England and Wales there are three main listing designations;
Grade I (2.5%) - exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II* (5.5%) - particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
Grade II (92%) - nationally important and of special interest.

There are also locally listed structures (at the discretion of local authorities) using A, B and C designations.

In Scotland three classifications are also used but the criteria are different. There are around 47,500 Listed buildings.
Category A (8%)- generally equivalent to Grade I and II* in England and Wales
Category B (51%)- this appears generally to cover the ground of Grade II, recognising national importance.
Category C (41%)- buildings of local importance, probably with some overlap with English Grade II.

In Northern Ireland the criteria are similar to Scotland, but the classifications are:
Grade A (2.3%)
Grade B+ (4.7%)
Grade B (93%)

Read more at Wikipedia LinkExternal link


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TQ5839, 5498 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 21 July, 2018   (more nearby)
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Saturday, 8 December, 2018
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 5850 3954 [10m precision]
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OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 5849 3956
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