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A black and white slide showing the interior of Drury Lane Library, Wakefield, in 1956, after alterations to the layout to make the library more open and welcoming. The bookshelves were lowered, the counter has been moved to a more accessible position near the entrance doors and tables and chairs have been provided for borrowers' use. Internal Reference: WR (LS)

Image reference: xl08732

Description: A black and white slide showing the interior of Drury Lane Library, Wakefield, in 1956, after alterations to the layout to make the library more open and welcoming. The bookshelves were lowered, the counter has been moved to a more accessible position near the entrance doors and tables and chairs have been provided for borrowers' use. Internal Reference: WR (LS)

Keywords: library, indoor views, people

Place name(s): WF1, Wakefield

Date(s): 1956

Date added to archive: 17/10/2003

Original rights: Unknown

Permission rights: Wakefield Local Studies Library

Digital rights: WMDC Libraries and Information Services

Digital publisher: WMDC, Education and Cultural Services, Libraries and Information Services

Wakefield Drury Lane Library after alterations, Wakefield, 1956