New images show the revamped library and adult education facilities in the cityNew pictures and video footage showcases the revamped Central Library and Adult Education building in Wolverhampton which have undergone extensive works as part of the completion of the new £61 million City Learning Quarter.Pictures showing the refurbished Wolverhampton Central Library and the Adult Education facility.
Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group | Iconic Media ResellImages captured by Express & Star chief photographer Tim Thursfield shows the new look library and adult education facilities – which have been redeveloped by contractor Spellar Metcalfe to form part of the City Learning Quarter which aims to boost skills and employment opportunities for locals.Chief Librarian Robert Johnson outside the refurbished Wolverhampton Central Library and the Adult Education facility.
Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group | Iconic Media ResellCouncillor Stephen Simkins, leader of Wolverhampton Council, said the completion of the works was the “final piece of the jigsaw” – adding: “The improved library and adult education building, alongside the new college campus, that opened to students in November, provide state-of-the-art facilities in the city centre that will improve life chances for people of all ages through learning, apprenticeship and employment offers.”Inside the refurbished Wolverhampton Central Library and Adult Education facility.
Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group | Iconic Media ResellAdult Education Wolverhampton’s Alan Garner building in Old Hall Street has been given an internal makeover to create more flexible classroom space and space for a new teaching kitchen. A two-storey glazed link building has also been built to connect it directly to Central Library’s 1930s extension.The revamped Wolverhampton Central Library and the Adult Education facility at the City Learning Quarter.
Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group | Iconic Media ResellThe Grade II-listed library building has undergone extensive heritage restoration works – with the roof replaced, leadwork renewed and the main spire and matching copper domes replaced.Pictures showing the completed refurbishment of Wolverhampton Central Library and the Adult Learning facility.
Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group | Iconic Media ResellThe library’s interior has also been revamped, with new flooring, shelving and furniture installed, and a new rear entrance lobby built. Pictures showing the refurbished Wolverhampton Central Library.
Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group | Iconic Media ResellThe 1970s extension to the rear of the library has also been remodelled to create two new first floor offices, WCs, a kitchenette and ground floor space for book deliveries, sorting and collections.The redevelopment has created a modernised, reconfigured and accessible digitally-enabled Central Library for the public and an expanded centralised adult education provision.Drone pictures showing the completed refurbishment of Wolverhampton Central Library and the Adult Education facility.
Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group | Iconic Media ResellWolverhampton West MP Warinder Juss described the finished development as “a fantastic milestone for Wolverhampton”.Inside the refurbished Wolverhampton Central Library and Adult Education centre that form part of the City Learning Quarter.
Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group | Iconic Media ResellThe City Learning Quarter scheme was supported by investment from the council with £49m of Government funding, plus additional government grants and contributions from the college and council. Phase one – a new £8.1 million Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at the college’s Wellington Road campus – opened in September 2024.Future public realm works are now planned to connect the rear of the new library and adult education facilities with nearby future development at St George’s.Continue Reading
New images showcase new library and education facilities at City Learning Quarter
