📚 Pillgwenlly Library

United Kingdom · Europe · 51.58°N, 2.99°W

Pillgwenlly Library is a former library in Pillgwenlly, Newport, Wales. Built in 1889, it was designed by a local architect, Alfred Swash. The library was closed in the 21st century. An inscription on the building's tympanum (pediment) reads, "KNOWLEDGE IS POWER". The phrase, originally attributed to Francis Bacon, inspired the opening line of the song A Design for Life by the Manic Street Preachers.

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Country	United Kingdom
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	51.58°N, 2.99°W · view on map

Pillgwenlly Library is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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