- Students:
- Amy Beddall
- Charlotte Varghese
- He He Zhu
- Aidan Bohan
- Myla Turner-Gomes
Ruskin Library
Ruskin library is named after John Ruskin.
John Ruskin was an English writer, art critic and architectural theorist.
Ruskin’s legacy encompasses institutions and buildings that he was associated with, including Lancaster University.
The Ruskin Library opened on May 9, 1998. construction costing £3.088 million
The Whitehouse Collection, housing John Ruskin’s works, was previously at Ruskin galleries in Bembridge School, Isle of Wight, since the 1930s. His works were relocated to Bailrigg, closer to Ruskin’s residence at Brantwood on Lake Coniston.
Architect Richard MacCormac from MJP took charge in 1992. Inside the library is a core treasure box of of Venetian plaster containing 1700 works of art by Ruskin. This is surrounded by a reading room, gallery and offices. The two galleries are connected by a walkway,
overlooking a reading room. A basement entrance at the west end allowed vehicles to unload directly. Positioned prominently at the university’s front, the library’s unique ovoid shape, white façade, and horizontal banding harmonized with the Library’s west window.
Sculpture of Charles F. Carter
The sculpture of Charles F. Carter, the first vice chancellor of Lancaster University is located in the Lancaster Arts Gallery at Lancaster University. The sculptor, Glynne Potter remains unknown as an artist, however was the head of arts at Lancaster University. This may add to the back story of the bust of Charles F. Carter as it is primarily a sculpture to commemorate his influence.