The British Library was built between 1982 and 1997 The British Library has become one of the youngest buildings to be given Grade I listed status for "outstanding architectural and historic interest". It is the largest public building built in the UK in the 20th Century and was designed by architect Sir Colin St John Wilson and his partner Read more [...]

The British Library, once denounced by Prince Charles as a building suiting an academy for secret policemen, has been awarded the highest heritage honour, Grade I-listed building status. The institution, on Euston Road, London, now a victim of its own success with scholars and researchers complaining of students and tourists crowding the reading rooms and cafes, was opened by the Queen in June 1998 – more than 20 years after it was first approved and at £350m over the original budget, to a chorus Read more [...]

17:20 31 July 2015 Lorraine King Residents have successfully applied for ACV status to protect The Corrib Rest pub in Queens Park Pic credit: Adam Thomas Archant Read more [...]