King's College, London

The Maughan Library, King's College London

Sir James Pennethorne

1856 (with later additions by Pennethorne up to 1871, and by Sir John Taylor, 1892-98)

Chancery Lane, London

Because the construction was carried out in phases, the stone had to be taken from different quarries, and this still shows clearly on the façade.

Other Views

  • The Maughan Library, Chancery Lane façade
  • The Maughan Library, view from the South Courtyard
  • Clocktower
  • Stairwell with iron brackets
  • Painted zinc ceiling
  • Reading room

    • Photograph and text by Jacqueline Banerjee

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