Grade II listed · Birmingham

Bloomsbury Branch Library

Bloomsbury Branch Library is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 19 January 1983. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 77% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bloomsbury Branch Library
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1234054
Date first listed	19 January 1983
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.49236, -1.87163 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1234054

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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 Bloomsbury Branch Library

Name	Grade	Distance
Cromwell Junior and Infant School	II	391 m
Parish Church of St Matthew	II	429 m
Churchyard Wall and Lychgate, South of St Josephs Roman Catholic Church	II	702 m
Church of St Joseph (Roman Catholic)	II	747 m
Number 7 Lock, Aston Canal Flight with Footbridge, Birmingham/Fazeley Canal	II	806 m
Nechells War Memorial	II	842 m
Public Baths	II	1.0 km
Villa Tavern	II	1.0 km
Aston Cross Lamp Standard at the Junction with Park Road	II	1.1 km
Aston Cross Clock Tower at the Junction with Park Road	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloomsbury Branch Library listed?

Yes. Bloomsbury Branch Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1234054, first listed on 19 January 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bloomsbury Branch Library?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Birmingham, 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.