Libraries in Cardiff city library branches. The first city library opened in central Cardiff in 1861, followed by the city's first branch library in Splott in 1894. The latest building to serve as Central Library opened in 2009 as part of a major reconstruction of the eastern city centre, including the St. David's 2 project. Cathays and Canton Libraries are both Carnegie Libraries, built with money donated by Scottish businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. In 1861, a free library was set up by voluntary subscription above the St Mary Street entrance to the Royal Arcade in Cardiff. By 1862, the Public Libraries Act
Fairwater, Double Bay two generations, Sir James Oswald Fairfax (1863-1928) and Sir Warwick Oswald Fairfax (1901-1987), of managing directors of this family publishing company. The association between "Fairwater" and the Joseph family in view of the family's notable commercial and political achievements. The association between "Fairwater" and the retention of a land title boundary, which fronts Port Jackson. The location of "Fairwater" within an area of heritage items and its contribution to this waterfront precinct of high aesthetic value. The location of "Fairwater" on the foreshore of Double Bay in consideration of the views of Port Jackson. The hard landscaping feature of the