Redevelopment at St John’s College has included the Library and Study Centre (2019), and now concludes with the restoration and environmental upgrade of two further historic libraries
Family-owned contractor Beard has released pictures of its work to replace historic stone columns at St John’s College, Oxford. Work on the Grade-I listed
A UNIVERSITY library more than 400-years-old is set to get a £10 million upgrade after refurbishment work started. It is the third and final phase of work at St John’s College, with the Old Library and Laudian Library set for a range of upgrades. Work is expected to be finished by early 2023, and will include joinery, stonework, and electrical work. Timberwork will also be restored, including carvings, cartouches and heraldic shields.
The north end of the Laudian Library. Picture: Beard Construction company Beard has been appointed to carry out the work, having previously completed the first stage of the project.