Historic library frozen in time three years after closing

A HISTORIC Birmingham library that “will never reopen” in its original form remains frozen in time three years after closing.

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Spring Hill Library remains untouched since closing

Ladywood’s Spring Hill Library closed ‘temporarily’ in December 2022 due to a heating problem caused by its ageing pipework.

But the Grade II-listed Victorian building, next door to Tesco Superstore on Spring Hill, never reopened.

Newly-released images from campaign group Birmingham Loves Libraries show the interior has been perfectly preserved “like a time capsule” Books still line the shelves and posters remain on noticeboards.

There had been hope the red brick building would reopen as a library, despite Birmingham City Council’s financial troubles, but that optimism was dashed by the authority earlier this year.