On May 31st 1900, 120 years ago, Gloucester Library on Brunswick Road was formally opened. According to the ‘Gloucester Book of Days’:

‘The library was opened by Lord Avebury, who said in his speech that, now there was a place in the city holding so many treasures, ‘no-one in Gloucester need ever be dull again’. This assertion was greeted by loud applause’. (‘Gloucester Book of Days’ page 154).

Gloucester’s libraries are missed by many at the moment, and we know that they are working hard to reopen when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, there are many resources available for free from the library website.

You can buy the ‘Gloucester Book of Days’ as an ebook here.