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Mar 8, 2016 · Cathays Library (Image: Matthew Horwood) The other suggests that it comes from the old English phrase Catt Haga, meaning “enclosure (haga) where wildcats (catt) are seen”.
Cathays, Canton and Whitchurch Libraries are Carnegie Libraries, built with money donated by Scottish businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. History. Cardiff Free Library (1861 to 1882) In 1861, a free library was set up by voluntary subscription above the St Mary Street entrance to the Royal Arcade in Cardiff. [2] .
The current library was constructed between 1906 and 1907, though the panel above the main door is inscribed 1906. [3] The building is in an Arts & Crafts Gothic style, designed by Cardiff architects Speir & Bevan. [3]
Apr 2, 2013 · Some half a mile away, the spectacular Carnegie library, established in 1906 and recently refurbished, has a commanding presence at the confluence of Cathays Terrace, Crwys Road and Whitchurch...
Cathays Library is a Carnegie library built in 1906 and refurbished in 2009–10. Companies House, which holds the registration records of all companies registered in England or Wales, has its headquarters in Cathays.
Dec 30, 2005 · Cardiff's boundaries were extended to include Canton, Cathays and Roath. The newly founded Cardiff School Board brought elementary education to the Town for the first time. In the docks, a Victorian Railway warehouse was built.
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Jun 25, 2010 · The 104-year-old building, built with funds from self-made Scots-American steel magnate turned philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, will reopen tomorrow restored to the standard its creators...
