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Attercliffe Library blue plaque

Blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Attercliffe Library, Leeds Road. Attercliffe Library opened in 1894 in answer to local public demand and closed in 1986. As well as lending books it was one of the first places in Sheffield to display lists of job vacancies. Recorded plaque organisation: Sheffield City Council.
Attercliffe Library, opened in 1894 on Leeds Road, was a significant community resource providing not only book lending but also early public employment listings, reflecting its role in both education and local economic support until its closure in 1986.

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