Selwyn College Library, Cambridge

Name: Selwyn College Library
Address: Cambridge, United Kingdom

#179 among attractions in Cambridge

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The Selwyn College Library is the library of Selwyn College, Cambridge and an official collegiate library of the University of Cambridge. The current library building is located in Centre Court and was completed in 1929. It was designed by the architect T. H. Lyon as a war memorial library to honour the fallen from the First World War. In 2018, plans for a new library and auditorium in Ann's Court were announced. The current Selwyn College Head Librarian is Sonya Adams and the College Archivist is Elizabeth Stratton. ()

Coordinates: 52°12'5"N, 0°6'13"E

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NewnhamCambridge United Kingdom

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Selwyn College Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Backs, Primavera, King's College Bridge, Museum of Classical Archaeology.

0.5 miNE
Park, Nature and wildlife
The Backs, Cambridge
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, The Backs offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling city streets, a verdant park that runs along the backside of several of the historic Cambridge colleges. This picturesque area features manicured lawns, elegant gardens, and the...
0.6 miE
Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
Primavera, Cambridge
17 min walk • Primavera, nestled in the historic heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom, stands as a beacon of artistic expression and cultural sophistication. This esteemed art gallery is renowned for showcasing an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional art, offering a platform...
0.5 miE
Bridge
King's College Bridge, Cambridge
12 min walk • King's College Bridge is the eighth river Cam bridge overall and the fourth bridge on its middle upstream in Cambridge. In the 15th century there was built the first wooden bridge, the current stone structure designed famous British architect William Wilkins in 1818 and it was constructed by Francis Braidwood in 1819.
~1540 ftE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum of Classical Archaeology, Cambridge
8 min walk • The Museum of Classical Archaeology is a museum in Cambridge, run by the Faculty of Classics of the University of Cambridge, England. Since 1983, it has been located in a purpose-built gallery on the first floor of the Faculty of Classics on the Sidgwick Site of the University.
~1810 ftNE
Library
Cambridge University Library, Cambridge
9 min walk • Cambridge University Library is the main research library of the University of Cambridge. It is the largest of the over 100 libraries within the University.
~1310 ftE
Library
Faculty of Law, Cambridge
7 min walk • The Faculty of Law, Cambridge is the law school of the University of Cambridge. The study of law at the University of Cambridge began in the thirteenth century.
0.6 miE
Nightlife
The Eagle, Cambridge
17 min walk • The Eagle is a Grade II listed public house in Cambridge, England which opened in 1667 as a coaching inn. It is the second oldest pub in Cambridge, after the Pickerell Inn.
~840 ftE
Universities and schools, Historical place
Selwyn College, Cambridge
5 min walk • Selwyn College, Cambridge is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1882 by the Selwyn Memorial Committee in memory of George Augustus Selwyn, the first Bishop of New Zealand, and subsequently Bishop of Lichfield.
0.5 miE
Universities and schools, Historical place, Cafeteria
Queens' College, Cambridge
12 min walk • Queens' College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Queens' is one of the oldest colleges of the university, founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou, and has some of the most iconic and recognisable buildings in Cambridge.
~1420 ftN
Universities and schools, Architecture
Robinson College, Cambridge
7 min walk • Robinson College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1977, Robinson is one of the newest Oxbridge colleges and is unique in having been intended, from its inception, for both undergraduate and graduate students of both sexes.
~1050 ftSE
Universities and schools, Architecture
Newnham College, Cambridge
6 min walk • Newnham College is a women's constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1871 by a group organising Lectures for Ladies, members of which included philosopher Henry Sidgwick and suffragist campaigner Millicent Garrett Fawcett.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Selwyn College Library?

Nearby attractions include Divinity Faculty Library, Cambridge (3 min walk), Tyndale House, Cambridge (4 min walk), Selwyn College, Cambridge (5 min walk), West Road, Cambridge (5 min walk).

How to get to Selwyn College Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Selwyn College Library:

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West Road • Lines: U (5 min walk)
University Library • Lines: U (7 min walk)