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St Catherine’s, Aylsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk; St Alban Caroe and AP Robinson, 1933-35, II*

This is the third 20th century building to be spot listed grade II* in Norwich in the last three years. This high grade came as rather a surprise as both C20 and Norwich City Council had recommended it at Grade II. The bold structure successfully integrates modern and traditional building materials and stylistic elements: while externally the design employs the more time honoured grey brick, the architects Alban Caroe and AP Robinson are already exploring the use of concrete for the bold barrel vaulting of the nave. There is a rare coherence of all internal fittings and the pulpit, altar, baptistry and choir stalls, as well as the light fittings are still completely original.

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

This private house is a rare example of Modernism within the Welsh context. We regard Sea Roads as being the domestic equivalent of the Sully Hospital which is also Grade II listed. It has been listed as an exceptionally well-preserved modernist house and has retained its original interior virtually intact.

Ironmonger Row Baths, Ironmonger Row, Islington, London; AWS & KMB Cross, 1931-38, II

Listed for  “retaining a significant proportion of its original plan and a number of internal 1930s fittings and finishes”. These beaux arts public baths on the boundary of Islington and Clerkenwell have long been thought special by the Society and we are extremely pleased that another example of AWB and KWB Cross’s elegant municipal building has been added to the list – even if it now means the wonderful period Turkish baths will be busier than ever.

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