Birmingham’s ugly library gets protected

A library once condemned by Prince Charles as an incinerator more suitable for the burning of books is in line for listed building status.

Birmingham’s bulky Central Library is in line to receive grade listed status, despite being described as a blot by the local council.

The move, which would make the building difficult to demolish, should be greeted with ‘dismay and disbelief’, the Civic Society said.

The group added that attempts to get the library listed will impede the progress made in changing the city’s image.

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