Northwich library, doorway and entrance, Brunner public Library and salt museum AD 1909 in dark wood, Witton St, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5DR

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The original Northwich Library was established in 1885, with significant financial support from Sir John Brunner, co-founder of the successful chemical company Brunner, Mond and Co. The Brunner Free Library featured a salt museum and art display. The building was damaged by subsidence and despite renovation work was eventually demolished. A journalist visiting the town in 1907 described that upon entering the library he, “experienced sensations usually associated with the deck of a ship in a heavy sea,” and, “expected every moment to collide with the wall.” A new replacement building was provided by Sir John Brunner in 1909.

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Size: 3648px × 5472px
Location: Witton St, Northwich, Cheshire, England, UK, CW9 5DR
Photo credit: © Tony Smith / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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