Birmingham New Central Library, 1972

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Date:January - December 1972 (c.)

Description:A photograph looking down on the new Central Library taken in 1972. The photograph shows the inverted ziggurat shape of the building designed by Architect John Madin. The construction work around the site and other city centre buildings can also be seen. Photographer unknown.

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