The phrase ‘hidden gem’ is bandied about quite a bit these days, but it really is the only way to describe Nottingham’s Bromley House Library.
Its entrance in Angel Row is nestled between a charity shop and a newsagents; easily missed if you don’t know what you’re looking for.
Home to around 50,000 books, the library has been welcoming the city’s bibliophiles for more than 200 years.
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The Grade II listed building, a four-storey Georgian townhouse, was built in 1752 for George Smith, grandson of the Smith’s Bank founder.
With its iconic spiral staircase, today the building features a series of reading rooms across three upper floors.
Day-to-day the library is only open to members, although non-members are welcome to buy tickets for events.
Earlier this month, Nottingham World was kindly given a tour of the library by its Development Manager, Matt Dolman.
Scroll down for a peek behind the scenes of this stunning building.
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This staircase leads to the main library | Nottingham World Photo: Nottingham World
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The library is accessed via a small entrance in Angel Row | Nottingham World Photo: Nottingham World
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The site also features a rare example of a Georgian town garden. Members are free to enjoy the garden (if the weather allows!). | Nottingham World Photo: Nottingham World
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Another view of the former photographic studio | Nottingham World Photo: Nottingham World