The King's School, Worcester, has celebrated the completion of its new £2 million library.

The building was officially opened by Roger McGough - the award-winning poet, playwright, broadcaster and children's author - in a ceremony that was the culmination of a Words Alive week, which was an extensive programme of literary events.

The library had previously been housed in the medieval Edgar Tower, a Grade I listed building with a spiral staircase and charm, which could have come straight from the pages of Harry Potter.

The popularity of the library meant that it became a victim of its own success and the desire to meet these expanding needs and create a 21st century resource centre became a priority.

The result is a new light, spacious and highly equipped library.

A very generous grant from the Wolfson Foundation, along with donations from both current parents and former pupils, has meant that the library, at the heart of the school, is a celebration of all that is best in a modern, learning environment.

The event was attended by many prominent local people including the mayor of Worcester, Ian Imray, and his wife Joan.

The library is one of a number of new building projects completed this year at King's. These include a new library for King's St Alban's and new music rooms for King's Hawford.

A cut above the rest: Headmaster Tim Keyes, Roger McGough and chairman of governors Donald Howell at the opening ceremony.