The Tate Library, the gift of Sir Henry Tate, was opened in 1893.

The Brixton Theatre, which had its entrance next to the Tate and its auditorium behind, opened the following year. It was bombed in World War II.

The Ritzy cinema opened in 1911 which dates this photograph before then as there is no sign of it!

The Tate Library Gardens had its railings removed for their metal in the second World War. It has now been incorporated into the new Windrush Square.

The Library today has full wheelchair access (via the Rushcroft Road entrance and an internal lift) and extensive computer and internet access facilities.

Contact mailto:fotlbrixton@gmail.com