Norman Nicholson the John Rylands Library, Manchester, have bronze busts of Nicholson by Joan Palmer. A memorial stained glass window created by Christine Boyce can be found in St George's Church, Millom. Nicholson's papers are in the John Rylands Library, Manchester Millom Discovery Centre houses information about Norman Nicholson. Nicholson's personal collection of published poetry was acquired by the John Rylands Library, Manchester, from his family. Norman Nicholson's home at 14 St George's Terrace has become a food shop and café; there is a blue plaque on the front of the property, commemorating Nicholson. The Norman Nicholson Society was inaugurated in Millom,
John Rylands Library library on a larger scale. Champneys presented plans to Mrs Rylands within a week of gaining the commission. Thereafter frequent disagreements arose and Mrs Rylands selected decorative elements, window glass and statues against his wishes. Champneys was given the honour of speaking about the library at a general meeting of the Royal Institute of British Architects and was awarded a Royal Gold Medal in 1912. The library was granted listed building status on 25 January 1952, which was upgraded to Grade I on 6 June 1994. The core of the library's collection was formed around 40,000 books, including many rarities,