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The national charity fighting to save our Victorian & Edwardian heritage. Join us!
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In this newsletter:
CofE considering removing protection for vulnerable historic church buildings
West Midlands Conservation Award Winner
Destination for our AGM Weekend 2025
Casework in Cardiff, West London, Newcastle upon Tyne, + Nuneaton
Our Top Ten Buildings in the news
Events
Property for sale
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Full credit for the picture of Locomotion No. 1 at the start of the thread. Science Museum Group. Gateshead & Darlington Collection.1997-7408 Science Museum Group Collection Online. collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co42... Commons Attribution 4.0 licence.
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The objections from the Victorian Society have not been addressed – there are currently no submitted plans regarding the replacement of these listed buildings.
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This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Locomotion No.1, the first modern steam locomotive and commercial railways in Britain.
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Laura Fitzmaurice earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University. In addition to her design work, Laura researches and writes about early women architects. Her book 'Clotilde Brewster: Pioneering Woman Architect' was published by Lund Humphries in November 2024.
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Clotilde Brewster defied all the odds by becoming the first woman to work internationally as an architect. Her story offers a glimpse into elite professional life in Victorian Britain and Europe during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, highlighting the largely unknown role of women in architecture.
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You'll see that Historic England on the listing say Edfu - some people say inspired by....The architect, Joseph Bonomi, was an Egyptologist. historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-...
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Photo credit (c) Michael Dibb under creative commons
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The application seeks to demolish the lodge and replace it with 6 storey flats.The park opened to the public in 1883, and a lodge was built at the entrance. It isn't listed. A consultation is going on to expand the Ealing Green Conservation Area, and East Lodge would be part of the expanded area.
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Temple Works is in the Egyptian Revival style, a copy of the Temple at Edfu. Read more here:
news.leeds.gov.uk/news/stateme...
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The Central Building of the proposed development will be visible above the Cardiff Castle walls adjacent to the stone gatehouse.
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The introduction of a new tall building which is insensitive to its surroundings, would not only set a dangerous precedent but would also create irreversible damage to the valued historic character of the city centre.
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Whilst needing sensitive reuse the scheme for this Grade II* building, will harm Howells, a Grade II listed Pub, the St Mary Street Conservation Area and the Victorian Trinity St shops. It will affect the wider cityscape of Cardiff. The scale is tall at 13 storeys.
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Thanks Professor.
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Alex Bremner is Professor of Architectural History at the University of Edinburgh and the award-winning author of ‘Imperial Gothic.'
Above photos: Neil Jackson
Below: Memorial to the Monk sisters at St James the Less (c) Marathon licensed under Creative Commons
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Octavia Hill (1838–1912) devoted her life to improving the housing and living conditions of the urban poor. As Professor William Whyte explains, her approach to social work was not just generally but very particularly shaped by her understanding of art and architecture.
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These buildings need restoration. That’s all they need. Retaining just a few bricks from these buildings - which are original from her time milking - is a ‘great centre’ for her work?! The plans destroy the very link to what formed her as a writer. Four National amenity societies have objected.
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Engraving: George Eliot Archive Outbuildings, which were included in the engraving in John Cross’s first biography of George Eliot in 1885 (building with weather vane).
Eliot by Samuel Laurence in 1860
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Our original story from last year: www.victoriansociety.org.uk/national-new...
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We objected to demolition. When you want to build a museum dedicated to an internationally famous writer you don’t pull the actual buildings associated with her early life down. These agricultural buildings are authentic artefacts, and every effort should be made to restore them.
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It is also the second time that @sandwellcouncil.bsky.social have won this award for their conservation projects. Worthy winners both times.
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Thanks Stuart.
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Read more about Bramcote Tennis Pavilion and why the building was placed on our Top Ten Endangered Buildings list: www.victoriansociety.org.uk/endangered-b...
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Painting: 'Portrait Of The Hon Mrs Emily Meynell Ingram', 1884, by William Blake Richmond (c) Leeds Museums and Galleries
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