The Swiss Cottage Library in north London (Spence, Bonnington and Collins) was opened 50 years ago. It was planned as part of a large complex which included a swimming pool (now demolished ). A later, more ambitious scheme for Camden Council comprised a civic and cultural centre and a hotel (see David Walker's essay on Civic Centres).

Jack Bonnington, who played a major role in its design, and David Walker, who researched the project for of the Basil Spence AHRC research project, spoke at an event organised at the Library on 12 November. An exhibition to mark the anniversary was displayed in the Library last year.