Grade II listed · Manchester

Sculptural Group Adrift to South-West of Central Public Library, Peter Street, Manchester

Sculptural Group Adrift to South-West of Central Public Library, Peter Street, Manchester is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 3 October 1974. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 13% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSculptural Group Adrift to South-West of Central Public Library, Peter Street, Manchester
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1271096
Date first listed3 October 1974
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.47791, -2.24514 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1271096

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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 Sculptural Group Adrift to South-West of Central Public Library, Peter Street, Manchester

NameGradeDistance
Central Public LibraryII*38 m
56-58, PETER STREET (See details for further address information)II50 m
Midland HotelII*65 m
Electricity Junction BoxII69 m
Manchester Quaker Meeting House, boundary walls and stepsII72 m
Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks Near LibraryII77 m
Lawrence BuildingsII*85 m
Lancashire HouseII90 m
Town Hall ExtensionII*96 m
Royale ClubII100 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sculptural Group Adrift to South-West of Central Public Library, Peter Street, Manchester listed?
Yes. Sculptural Group Adrift to South-West of Central Public Library, Peter Street, Manchester is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1271096, first listed on 3 October 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sculptural Group Adrift to South-West of Central Public Library, Peter Street, Manchester?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Manchester, 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.