Striking Wheelchair Lift for Historic Library
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Leicester, United Kingdom, January 05, 2011 --( Established in 1833, Palace Green Library holds early printed books, archives and other special collections.### Leicester, United Kingdom, January 05, 2011 --( PR.com )-- Durham University recently spent £2.9m refurbishing its Palace Green Library, which stands in the historic town’s heart between the cathedral and the castle.movemanSKG installed a Prestige A401 wheelchair lift that allows less able visitors to access new exhibition space on the upper floor.Established in 1833, Palace Green Library holds early printed books, archives and other special collections.Future plans include a new conservation room and further reading rooms.To comply with Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requirements Durham University made the new exhibition space wheelchair accessible.The result is a superb-looking lift, which blends seamlessly with its surroundings.Michael Forster, Project Manager at Durham University, is delighted; “We wanted parts of Palace Green Library to have a modern, contemporary look.