Hornby Library Picton Reading Room
Hornby Library Picton Reading Room is a Grade II* listed building in Liverpool, first listed on 28 June 1952. It is one of 104 Grade II* entries among 1,528 listed buildings in Liverpool; 0% of Liverpool’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Hornby Library Picton Reading Room |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1359620 |
| Date first listed | 28 June 1952 |
| Local planning authority | Liverpool |
| Location | 53.40983, -2.98028 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1359620 |
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What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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.
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