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This is the main library in the borough of Waltham Forest
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This is the main library in the borough of Waltham Forest.
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Originally a Carnegie library built about 1906.
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Originally this was a Carnegie library built about 1906.
 
It nearly burned down in 1982, with the loss of the Russian collection, but survived nonetheless.  
 
It nearly burned down in 1982, with the loss of the Russian collection, but survived nonetheless.  
 
It underwent a refurbishment reputed to have cost £3.5million in 2006-2007, blending elements of the old Edwardian edifice with architecture which would do credit to the Mall which faces it across the Town Square.
 
It underwent a refurbishment reputed to have cost £3.5million in 2006-2007, blending elements of the old Edwardian edifice with architecture which would do credit to the Mall which faces it across the Town Square.
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