Andrews Library - Library in Surat - Surat, India

The atmosphere here gives you an experience of historical heritage and grandeur. The architecture of Andrews Library is mesmerizing as well. When you pass by this legendary building, you get that cool historical vibe. So, shutterbugs if you happen to be in Surat, then go for a heritage walk one day and make sure to capture Andrews Library!

Visited Aug 2019. Pics attached. Might be (have been ?) a nice library. There's not much to see here. When I visited this place it was empty save for a librarian or two. They also would not allow me to take any pics for some strange reason, first library where I was not allowed to take pics. I was allowed to see just one (the first) room, not any of the other rooms inside.

Surat has been gifted with quite a few libraries, but the oldest of them all stands tall in the heart of the city : Andrew's library, which is quite popular among students from commerce, science, engineering and medical fields due to its rare works in arts and history. This renowned historical place in Surat was established in the year 1850, co-founded by a wealthy pearl dealer named Rao Bahadur Naginchand Jhaveri. And it was named after the then retired magistrate Mr. Andrews. Just like its historic legacy, the architecture of Andrews Library is mesmerizing as well. When you pass by this legendary building, you get that cool historical vibe. Unfortunately, in 2006, Surat met with a devastating flood as a consequence of which the library lost a huge number of its book collections but it still continues to attract millions of visitors annually. The library features in the list of some of the best historical places in Surat District. Entry is free. Timing is 10am to 6pm, but closed on Sundays.

Superb place , we should take care of such places. Andrews Library is the oldest library in Surat, established in 1850. It was named after Andrews, a retired magistrate, and co-established by Rao Bahadur Naginchand Jhaveri, a wealthy pearl dealer who often contributed to the development of the city. In 2006, floods had destroyed about 25,000 of the libraries' book collection.

Historical place and has a great good looking structure. But we, the surtis don't look back in history too much, we do not even try to peep in past if it has no impact on us personally. So many places we have with good historical memories but we don't care too much. We respect all the cultures Incl Hindu, Muslim, Jain, Parsi, Sikh, etc. But we too have our own culture called "Happy people by not caring too much" And this is what makes us one of the carelessly happiest people in the whole country and world itself..! Proud to be Surti.

Andrews Library is the oldest library in Surat. established in 1850. In 2006, floods had destroyed about 25,000 of the libraries' book collection.

It's totally helpful to to all reading lovers.. Even it is our historical resource so.. So very glad to have this library in my city...

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