William Brown Library and Museum
| William Brown Library and Museum | |
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Main entrance to the building | |
Interactive map of the William Brown Library and Museum area | |
| General information | |
| Location | William Brown Street, Liverpool, England |
| Coordinates | 53°24′35″N 2°58′52″W / 53.40979°N 2.98118°W |
| Year built | 1857–60 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Thomas Allom John Weightman (modified) |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | William Brown Library and Museum |
| Designated | 28 June 1952 |
| Reference no. | 1063781 |
| Liverpool Library and Museum Act 1852 | |
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| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act for establishing a Public Library, Museum, and Gallery of Arts at Liverpool, and to make Provision for the Reception of a Collection of Specimens illustrative of Natural History presented by the Earl of Derby for the Benefit of the Inhabitants of the Borough of Liverpool and the Neighbourhood thereof, and others resorting thereto. |
| Citation | 15 & 16 Vict. c. iii |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 3 May 1852 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Liverpool Corporation Act 1921 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The William Brown Library and Museum is a Grade II* listed building situated on the historic William Brown Street in Liverpool, England. The building currently houses part of the World Museum Liverpool and Liverpool Central Library.