North Shields Mechanics Institute and Free Library
North Shields Mechanics Institute and Free Library is a Grade II listed building in North Tyneside, first listed on 5 April 2013. It is one of 208 Grade II entries among 220 listed buildings in North Tyneside; 96% of North Tyneside’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | North Shields Mechanics Institute and Free Library |
| Grade | Grade II — special interest |
| List entry number | 1413269 |
| Date first listed | 5 April 2013 |
| Local planning authority | North Tyneside |
| Location | 55.00840, -1.44367 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1413269 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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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 North Shields Mechanics Institute and Free Library
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 97, HOWARD STREET (See details for further address information) | II | 30 m |
| 98, 99 and 100 Howard Street | II | 40 m |
| Tasker Hall | II | 61 m |
| Former North Shields Municipal Complex | II | 61 m |
| 28 Howard Street | II | 72 m |
| Former Wesleyan Reform Chapel and Sunday School | II | 80 m |
| 105, Howard Street | II | 83 m |
| 106, Howard Street | II | 86 m |
| Baptist Church | II | 124 m |
| 1, Howard Street | II | 141 m |