Clapham in Lambeth in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Clapham Library

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026

1. Clapham Library Marker

Inscription.
Clapham Library
1889-2012
Converted to Omnibus 2013

Erected 2014 by The Clapham Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 51° 27.815′ N, 0° 8.534′ W. Marker is in Lambeth, England, in Greater London. It is in Clapham. It is at the intersection of Clapham Common North Side and Orlando Road on Clapham Common North Side. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Clapham Common North Dide, Lambeth, England SW4 0LF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ruth Ling (here, next to this marker); Roman Plinth (here, next to this marker); The Lodge (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Clapham Parochial School

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(about 90 meters away); John Francis Bentley (about 90 meters away); William Wilberforce and ‘The Clapham Sect’ (about 120 meters away); Graham Greene (about 150 meters away); Marie Kendall (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lambeth.

Regarding Clapham Library. After the library was moved out of this building, it was repurposed in 2013 into a civic arts center.

Also see . . . Clapham Library (Clapham Society). Excerpt:

… both the site and the architect were good choices. The latter had been selected after a competition, for which six architects had been invited to submit designs. As usual with such competitions the designs were submitted under pseudonyms, though the assessors could probably have a made a good guess at which design was by whom. The winner was Edward Blakeway I’Anson (1843-1912), a respected City of London architect and surveyor who had grown up in Clapham. The builder was the local firm of Charles Kynoch and Co, and the cost, including purchase of the land, £3,865. Another £1,000 was spent on fittings and furniture. The Library was opened on 31 October 1889 by Sir John
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026

2. Clapham Library Marker - wide view
The Clapham Library marker is visible here next to the entrance, while the marker for Ruth Ling is also visible a bit to its right.
Lubbock, Vice-chairman of the London County Council, and an enthusiastic advocate of free libraries.

(Submitted on April 15, 2026.)

Clapham Library Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026

3. Clapham Library Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.