Sheffield - a photo on Flickriver

Sheffield

Sheffield Central Library

Work on the building began in 1929, to a design by W. G. Davies. Built in a broadly art-deco style, it was opened in 1934 by the Duchess of York. Conceived as part of a plan by Patrick Abercrombie to create a civic square, it was the only element ever built and so faces onto a narrow street. In 1991, Tudor Square was constructed to one side of the library.

The building, supported by a steel frame, is faced with Portland stone and has some decorative mouldings by Alfred and William Tory.

The Graves Art Gallery was founded around a bequest from J. G. Graves and hosts a range of temporary and permanent exhibitions.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield_Central_Library

The Tory brothers were responsible for the figure of Knowledge on Sheffield’s Central Library (1934) at the corner of Tudor Square and Surrey street. Seated on the world, this figure holds in his hands the ankh (the Egyptian symbol of life) representing good and the asp representing evil and is attended on either side by spirit messengers holding aloft flaming torches. The 12 cartouches around the main entrance which represent Literature, Music, Drama, Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Mathematics, Chemistry and Astronomy were also carved by them.

sculpture.gla.ac.uk/view/person.php?id=ann_1491976779

Taken on: July 19, 2016

Tags:

Sheffield

Central Library

Art Deco

Doors

steps

Images of Sheffield

South Yorkshire

England

Great Britain

United Kingdom

City Centre « less

Sets appears in: • Doors, Doorways, knockers and escutcheons • Steps and Stairway more » • Frank Tory and Sons • Sheffield • Sheffield - Central Library « less

Groups appears in: • Doors • The Doors more » • stairs • Outdoor steps • Doors and windows • Doors, Windows Portals, Gates & Entryways • Doors Around The World • Sheffield doors and doorsteps • Doors~Anything Goes. • Windows Doors and Balconies • doors and windows around the world • Türen/Tore/Doors/Portals • Doors in the street • Doorways • Step Up • Doors, Windows, and Steps • English doors • Doors Portals and Gates • Doors only • Windows and Doors, Unlimited • Doors, Unlimited • Doors of all variety • Gates and Doors • Ventanas&Puertas (Windows&Doors) • Walls, Roads, Stairs, Doors and Windows! • Türen/Doors • Interesting doors • portas e janelas, doors and windows, puertas e ventanas, portes • Puertas del mundo/ Doors of the world • sheffield photographers • Sheffield is_ • The Doors and The Windows • Doors, hinges, knockers. • Great Doors • Doors and portals • Doors and Doorways • Gates, Doors & Arches • Schody | Stairs • Flickr Doors • Door & Windows • doors of the world • The Doorway • Images of Sheffield • Stairs and stairwells of the World (Staicase) • Doors, Doorways - Portals and Passages • I Love Sheffield • World Doors and Windows • Passion for windows and doors on the world • Fenster und Türen | Doors and Windows • Windows and Doors • #Door • 100 Views Unlimited • 200 Views Unlimited • 300 Views Unlimited • 400 Views Unlimited • DOOR ONLY • Doors, Gates, & Windows • ΠΟΡΤΕΣ και παράθυρα / doors and windows • Everything Sheffield • 300 views at least (NO LIMITS, NO 30/60) • 100 views at least (NO LIMITS, NO 30/60) • 400 views at least (NO LIMITS, NO 30/60) • Sheffield In Pictures • 200 views at least (NO LIMITS, NO 30/60) • Doors, Windows, Gates • Doors--Locks--Knockers--Hinges • A Window or Door View • Flickr Steps & Stairs « less

Camera: Panasonic DMC-TZ60, f/3.9, 1/250 sec, 7.8mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Panasonic DMC-TZ60
Aperture:	f/3.9
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length:	7.8mm
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto bracket
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	iPhoto 9.6.1
Show full info

Stats: 796 views / 2 comments

go back

Link to this photo view:
Link to this photo large view: