English Public Library Architecture and Hornsey Library
25th November 2025 @ 7:15 pm
Join us for two combined talks exploring English public library architecture and celebrating Hornsey Library.
The English Public Library 1850-1930: the development of a building type
Delivered by Susie Barson. Susie is a Senior Architectural Investigator with Historic England and was involved with a national listing survey of public libraries in 2016. Susie will finish by touching on the main characteristics of post-war libraries, connecting to the second talk.
Hornsey Library – a modest triumph of the 1960s: an account of its design and history 60 years on
Delivered by Ray Rogers. Ray is Conservation Officer at Hornsey Historical Society and has spent a career in architecture and planning. He has worked in both the public and private sectors as an architect, planner and urban designer.
Details
HHS Talks are free for members of the Society. The talk is also available on Zoom for members who will received the link by email.
Non-members are welcome to attend in person (subject to there being enough space available) and are encouraged to make a donation (suggested minimum £5.00) or sign up for membership on the night.