Grade II listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Library (Formerly Friends Meeting House)

Library (Formerly Friends Meeting House) is a Grade II listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 16 November 1972. It is one of 1,311 Grade II entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 38% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Library (Formerly Friends Meeting House)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1170618
Date first listed	16 November 1972
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.60272, 0.37262 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1170618

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Library (Formerly Friends Meeting House), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Library (Formerly Friends Meeting House)

Name	Grade	Distance
71, Bridge Street	II	16 m
1 and 3, Railway Road	II	29 m
82 and 84, Bridge Street	II	35 m
Former Methodist Church and Sunday School Adjoining, South	II	45 m
60 and 64, Bridge Street	II	47 m
Boundary Walls of Library Grounds West and South, and of Former Burial Ground	II	57 m
Front Wall of Garden of Priory House	II	59 m
Wall and Gate Piers to Drive of Trafalgar House	II	78 m
59 and 61, Bridge Street	II	81 m
7, Railway Road	II	92 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Library (Formerly Friends Meeting House) listed?

Yes. Library (Formerly Friends Meeting House) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1170618, first listed on 16 November 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Library (Formerly Friends Meeting House)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from King's Lynn and West Norfolk, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.