No. 42 March 2013 As public libraries are threatened with closure across the nation, we look at the rise and evolution of these Victorian institutions.
The library evolution Ken Worpole on library architecture and new patterns of use and funding
Victorian public libraries and their buildersSimon Pepper describes the role of philanthropy and local government
The Liverpool libraries A photo essay by John Tiernan
House Notes Moses Jenkins describes how to repair tiled and mosaic floors
See which books have been reviewed in this issue of the Victorian