Work to restore Oldham's Old Library to its former glory takes step forward as scaffolding comes down
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWork to restore Oldham’s Old Library has taken a step forward with scaffolding taken down as the major restoration project advances.
The refurbishment of the Grade Two-listed building on Union Street which was built in 1883, are part of a long-running ambition by the town hall – first unveiled in 1996 – to create a ‘cultural quarter’ in the town centre.
Work has been ongoing since January 2022, and includes replacing the roof – using the original tiles wherever possible – and cleaning the stone to bring it back to its former glory.
It had originally been proposed to turn the entirety of the Old Library into a heritage centre, but this was shelved in favour of a more mixed-use development. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features Once completed the building will become a home for the Oldham Theatre Workshop and it will also contain a new council chamber and function facilities, a gallery and ‘flexible spaces’ linked to Gallery Oldham.
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