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Botanic Gardens Garage, 24 Vinicombe Street, Glasgow; David V Wyllie, 1912, B

Put forward for Category A for its extreme rarity in terms of preserving the architecture of automobile history. See Eva Branscome’s casework report.

Ten Bell Court, Wellington Green and Grapes Hill, Norwich, Norfolk; Edward Skipper (job architects D Cooper and A Teather), 1971–6

A development of 108 dwellings within a parkland setting. Very interesting for the integration of landscaping and historic setting with remnants of the old city wall and a Norman Church tower. Although the Society registered strong opposition, an application for planning permission to demolish part of this site was granted in October. The development has been put forward at Grade II.

The Roan School, Maze Hill, Greenwich, Banister Fletcher and PB Dannatt, 1926

Under significant threat from development despite standing in a World Heritage site, this fine Neo-Georgian school on Maze Hill has been put forward at Grade II.

Wallington Town Hall, Carshalton, Surrey; Robert Atkinson, 1935

This fine town hall is typical of Atkinson, well-mannered, handsome and slightly quirky. An austere, Swedish-inspired, front hides the moderne rear entrance which backs onto Italianate gardens behind. Put forward at Grade II.

The Ashmount Cockerel Hornsey Road, Islington, London; David Willats, 1956

Standing proudly on the wall of Ashmount Primary School, which is under threat of demolition, this lively, rather abstract cockerel is a masterpiece of post-war public art. Constructed on the site with found building materials by a student of HT Cadbury Brown, David Willatts, the cockerel has become a local landmark. We have put the sculpture forward at Grade II*.

William Mitchell Murals, Islington Green Primary School, Islington, London; 1963–4

Fine murals by this prolific and diverse post-war designer who is better known for his work in concrete. The primary school is under threat of demolition and we are hoping to secure a listing for the murals so they can be saved. This is the first listing case for our forthcoming murals campaign.

Carlisle Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle; Charles Pearson, Son & Partners 1960–4

Put forward as part of a wider case that involves the whole Rickergate area of Carlisle. The Civic Centre despite flood damage a few years ago has a fine collection of post-war art and design and a distinctive octagonal council chamber.

Robin Hood Gardens, Poplar, Tower Hamlets, Alison and Peter Smithson, 1972

Already the subject of a COI request by Tower Hamlets, RHG faces demolition as part of the new Blackwall Reach regeneration program. Surrounded by an acoustic concrete wall and facing inwards across generous landscaping, RHG remains a touchstone for any discussion about the Smithsons or post-war public housing. Now functioning more successfully than ever and regularly open on ‘Open House’ we hope RHG can be saved through listing.

Parkham Wood, Parkham Road, Brixham, Devon; Mervyn T Seal, 1960

Mervyn Seal is an architect the Society is keen to find out more about. This early house, still in remarkably complete condition thanks to the current owners, is Seal’s most daring. Dramatically straddling a cliff face with a wall of glazing at the front, we very much hope EH can list Parkham Wood as the most complete surviving example of Seal’s ‘Butterfly Houses’.

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