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Muirhead Tower, University Ring Road, Birmingham, West Midlands; Arup Associates, 1968-72

Complex of two linked towers housing lecture theatres and office accommodation in alternating light (glazed) and dark sets of floors. Put forward at Grade II. Striking exterior, built with a truly functional approach. The building has been neglected but planned refurbishment works will start later this year. The Society has requested that prior to that the building ought to be assessed for listing to prevent inappropriate alterations.

Eastern Cemetery. Preston Road, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire; David Harvey, 1931

The building’s owners are planning some demolition works. We have put this handsome Neo-Romanesque building forward for Grade II listing. Built on a symmetrical butterfly-shaped plan and arranged around a central courtyard, it houses two chapels with mortuaries.

Casa Pantis, Yorick Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex; Baillie Scott and Beresford, 1923

Very complete Arts and Crafts house with a wealth of hand crafted fittings. The current owners are carrying our substantial works and it is not clear whether the integrity of the building is under threat. We have supported a listing request made by an individual.

Bloomsbury Service Station, 6 Store Street, Camden, London, architect unknown, 1930s

This is a rare survivor of an inner city petrol station. The building has an attractive and unaltered façade.

Eastman Dental Clinic; Grays Inn Road, Camden, London; Sir John Burnett of Burnett, Tait and Lorne, 1926-30

We have supported a listing request for the building which forms part of a larger complex, begun in the C19.  The clinic was built as an early dental hospital, initiated by the American George Eastman of Eastman Kodak.

Stretford Town Hall (now Trafford Town Hall), Talbot Road, Trafford, Greater Manchester; Bradshaw, Gass and Hope, 1931-3

Put forward at Grade II.

Barbican: Milton Court, The City, London; Chamberlin, Powell & Bon, 1959-66

Put forward at Grade II.

Sea Roads, Cliff Parade, Penarth, Glamorgan,Wales;Gordon Griffiths, 1939, unlisted

This excellent Art Deco house has been preserved to an exceptional standard. Modern buildings like this one are extremely rare in Wales and the building is now up for sale. We are worried that a new owner will only be interested in the prime location overlooking the sea and have recommended Grade II.

St Paul’s Cathedral Choir School, New Change, The City, London; Architects’ Co-Partnership; Leo de Syllas, 1962-67, unlisted

Put forward at G11.

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