Fanny Passavant blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Fanny Passavant. Was appointed librarian of the Yorkshire College in 1884 and became the first librarian of the University of Leeds on its establishment in 1904. The library was originally located here and underwent considerable expansion under her direction, containing 80,000 volumes when she retired in 1919. 1849-1944 Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.

Fanny Passavant served as the first librarian of the University of Leeds, significantly expanding its library collection to 80,000 volumes by her retirement in 1919, thus laying foundational groundwork for the university's academic resources.