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Tag Archives: Central Library
Lost Heritage: The Carnegie Library
The Carnegie Library replaced Neelgharies house, bequethed to the council by Emily Dowling, second wife of George Sparkes. She had required the site to be used to benefit and better the townspeople. The generous philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, provided funds to … Continue reading
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Tagged Carnegie Library, Central Library, Library Gardens
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Churchill Theatre future is secured (again) and Library move seems unnecessary
The council has announced that they have accepted an offer from a developer for the freehold of the Churchill Theatre ‘site’. They state that this secures the future of the Theatre for the town The site was left in covenant … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigns
Tagged Central Library, Churchill Theatre
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