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  • 51: An invitation to pry behind closed doors....

    ... compiling these stories, which has taken me out and about around some familiar sites, nosing behind closed ... on the composition of the exterior: “When you think about it, it’s got many of the qualities that a piece of Georgian or terraced architecture had, which is an order about it from the base to the parapet. The proportions are ... office in the town and remains passionate
  • 52: Press Releases.

    ... own heritage 23/11/04 The Greenside Case : Vital issues at stake for the protection of listed buildings 22/11/04 Robert Harvey’s masterpiece about to be ruined 21/10/04 Experimental Islington School earmarked for demolition 12/10/04 Scottish post-war gem threatened by commercial scheme: ...
  • 53: Press Releases.

    ... own heritage 23/11/04 The Greenside Case : Vital issues at stake for the protection of listed buildings 22/11/04 Robert Harvey’s masterpiece about to be ruined 21/10/04 Experimental Islington School earmarked for demolition 12/10/04 Scottish post-war gem threatened by commercial scheme: ...
  • 54: Huddersfield’s Grand Co-op desperate for protecti....

    ... a new use Press Release 09/02/05 Huddersfield’s Grand Co-op desperate for protection and a new use The Twentieth Century Society is concerned about the future of Huddersfield’s Co-op. The impressive 1930s building could be under immediate threat of insensitive alterations. The owners, ... and images please contact: Cordula Zeidler, Caseworker, The Twentieth Century Society, tel: 020 7250 3857, cordula.zeidler@c20society.org.uk
  • 55: News from Birmingham.

    ... your views – we always welcome such contributions from members. There has been some concern about proposed alternations to one of the factory buildings in Bournville. The building is known as ... hoped that these will act as a deterrent, so that this important contribution to Bournville's history will not be destroyed. To end on a more cheerful note: you may recall that our attempt to ...
  • 56: Getting a Building Listed.

    ... there? Did the building play an important role in history? Was the design innovative or unusual? Is the ... or a recent change in ownership) How do I find out about the building? Look for information in the local history library, local archives and the planning records of ... well have company archives that are helpful. Local
  • 57: Press Releases.

    ... own heritage 23/11/04 The Greenside Case : Vital issues at stake for the protection of listed buildings 22/11/04 Robert Harvey’s masterpiece about to be ruined 21/10/04 Experimental Islington School earmarked for demolition 12/10/04 Scottish post-war gem threatened by commercial scheme: ...
  • 58: Palast der Republik, Berlin.

    ... most significant architectural projects. Its design history, its very short use and the discussion about its future reflect like no other building in the ... the liveliest, most creative and intelligent debates about its past. History The Palast had been a project of the East German ... asbestos. A future for the Palast?   The discussion
  • 59: Magic Garden Mural.

    ... has been covered now for nearly twelve years (the headmistress at the time didn’t like it). The mural was in remarkably good shape and we set about cleaning, under Francis’s direction, all the individual elements accordingly and replacing the bits that had become damaged. Across the course ... will be unveiling the restored mural on the 14th Sept at 4.00pm. We plan to let the children give their opinions and hear from Francis
  • 60: Press Releases.

    ... own heritage 23/11/04 The Greenside Case : Vital issues at stake for the protection of listed buildings 22/11/04 Robert Harvey’s masterpiece about to be ruined 21/10/04 Experimental Islington School earmarked for demolition 12/10/04 Scottish post-war gem threatened by commercial scheme: ...