Grade II listed · Southwark

Southwark Central Library and Cuming Museum

Southwark Central Library and Cuming Museum is a Grade II listed building in Southwark, first listed on 17 September 1998. It is one of 874 Grade II entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 69% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSouthwark Central Library and Cuming Museum
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1386027
Date first listed17 September 1998
Local planning authoritySouthwark
Location51.49080, -0.09679 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1386027

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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 Southwark Central Library and Cuming Museum

NameGradeDistance
The Walworth ClinicII23 m
Southwark Municipal Offices and Attached RailingsII26 m
140, 142, 150, 152, Walworth RoadII66 m
Church of St John the Evangelist, with associated walls, railings and gatewaysII97 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Opposite Number 43 (Number 43 Not Included)II201 m
Manor Place Baths and Attached Wall, Piers and RailingsII276 m
Railings, Gates and Piers to Old St Marys ChurchyardII384 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Opposite Junction with Falmouth RoadII391 m
33, Penrose StreetII402 m
Elephant HouseII403 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Southwark Central Library and Cuming Museum listed?
Yes. Southwark Central Library and Cuming Museum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1386027, first listed on 17 September 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Southwark Central Library and Cuming Museum?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Southwark, 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.