{"id":20674,"date":"2018-10-17T15:19:34","date_gmt":"2018-10-17T14:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.propertysurveying.co.uk\/newsletter\/?page_id=20674"},"modified":"2018-11-22T12:35:39","modified_gmt":"2018-11-22T11:35:39","slug":"victorian-society-reveals-2018-top-ten-properties-that-are-crying-out-to-be-saved","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.propertysurveying.co.uk\/newsletter\/?page_id=20674","title":{"rendered":"Victorian Society reveals 2018 top ten properties that are ‘crying out’ to be saved"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Victorian Society<\/a> is known for championing the cause of Victorian and Edwardian buildings across England and Wales that are in need of restoration and conservation. With a formal role in the planning system, the charity’s Conservation Advisers assist local planning authorities in making decisions that involve the adaptation of Victorian and Edwardian buildings while preserving their historical qualities.<\/p>\n

So, it comes as no surprise that they have listed their yearly top ten buildings, exposing the plight of these buildings. They also hope to engage the public in various campaigns with the aim of conserving these buildings and protecting the nation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s heritage.<\/p>\n

Comedian Griff Rhys Jones, the Victorian Society’s president since December 2017, said: “Every single building is crying out for redevelopment.\u00c2\u00a0These are pieces of history from the Victorian era and its industrial, spiritual and cultural beliefs.”<\/p>\n

The 2018 Top 10 endangered buildings (in no particular order) are:<\/p>\n

The former Legat’s School of Ballet, near Rotherfield, East Sussex (Grade II listed building, 1865)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Legat's
Picture courtesy of The Victorian Society: Legat’s School of Ballet, Rotherfield, East Sussex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This old Ballet school in East Sussex is a Victorian mansion that was raided in 2006 under suspicion that it was being used as a terrorist training camp! Due to the speculation, the building became “shrouded in mystery as access is so difficult”. Now there is a campaign to save it from complete disrepair.<\/p>\n

The Winter Gardens, Great Yarmouth (Grade II listed building, 1878-81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"The
Picture courtesy of The Victorian Society: The Winter Gardens, Great Yarmouth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The glass and iron Winter Gardens structures were built in Torquay and then moved by barge in 1904 to Great Yarmouth.\u00c2\u00a0These important buildings have previously been used as a German beer garden, ballroom and roller-skating rink.<\/p>\n

Bromley-by-Bow gasholders in London (All Grade II, 1872)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"The
Picture courtesy of The Victorian Society: Bromley-by-Bow gasholders in London<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There used to be eight of these gasholders but one was unfortunately destroyed in the bombing of World War II. \u00c2\u00a0The remaining gasholders are surrounded by industrial development and the collection is a “true symbol for the Industrial Revolution and historically of high significance”.<\/p>\n

Merseyside Centre for the Deaf in Liverpool (Grade II, 1887)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Merseyside
Picture Courtest of The Victorian Society: Merseyside Centre for the Deaf, Liverpool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This chapel was built as a centre for Merseyside’s deaf community and, for twenty years after its closure in 1986, it was run as a successful community centre for the Igbo community. However, rising costs forced them to leave in 2007 and the Victorian Society say that the once grand gothic structure is now desperately in need of repair.<\/p>\n

Hartley’s Village, Aintree, Liverpool (group of three Grade II listed buildings, 1886-95)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Hartley's
Picture courtesy of the Victorian Society: Hartley’s Village, Aintree, Liverpool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Hartley’s jam founder and philanthropist, Sir William Pickles Hartley, built a small village of 49 houses for his workers to live in on site.\u00c2\u00a0The main building was demolished in the early 1900s and, while some of the houses are still usable, the leftover factory buildings are almost derelict.\u00c2\u00a0The Victorian Society said that the village \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcdeserves to be protected, restored and celebrated\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 after the site was declared a Conservation Area in 2011.<\/p>\n

Oldway Mansion, Paignton, Devon (Grade II listed private residence*, 1873)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Oldway
Picture courtesy of The Victorian Society: Oldway Mansion, Paignton, Devon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This mansion was built as a private residence for the American inventor and sewing machine entrepreneur, Isaac Singer. In the early 20th\u00c2\u00a0century, his son remodelled the mansion in the style of the famous Palace of Versailles.\u00c2\u00a0Over the course of the years it has had many different functions, including being used as council offices between 1946 and 2007. Now, the Victoria Society would like it to remain a public place.<\/p>\n

John Summers Steelworks, Shotton, Wales (Grade II, 1907)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"John
Picture courtesy of The Victorian Society: John Summers Steelworks, Shotton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This former office building stands on the banks of the River Dee but, due to its highly industrial location, changing its use has proved to be complicated and, so far, unsuccessful.\u00c2\u00a0Due to break-ins and vandalism, the building has now fallen into a bad state of disrepair.<\/p>\n

Langley Maltings, Sandwell, West Midlands (Grade II, 1870)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Langley
Picture courtesy of The Victorian Society: Langley Maltings, Sandwell, West Midlands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Maltings overlook the banks of the Titford Canal in the Midlands. An arson attack in 2009 caused significant damage and it was even at risk of being totally pulled down in 2012.<\/p>\n

Brandwood End Cemetery Chapels, Birmingham (Grade II, 1898)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Brandwood
Picture courtesy of The Victorian Society: Brandwood End Cemetery Chapels, Birmingham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These chapels have been closed for over 30 years and suffered an arson attack in 1995 which destroyed the north east side.\u00c2\u00a0The society says the buildings are in \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcterrible state\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 and they will need urgent help before falling into permanent disrepair.<\/p>\n

St Mary’s Convent Church in Leeds (Grade II*, 1852)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"St
Picture courtesy of The Victorian Society: St Mary’s Convent Church in Leeds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This church has been shut for almost 30 years. It sits in a disused plot of land next to a high school on the outskirts of central Leeds.\u00c2\u00a0The interiors are ‘very dilapidated’ and the society states “Such a beautiful building in a prominent location deserves much more than being left to rot.”<\/p>\n

The Victorian Society seeks to conserve Victorian and Edwardian buildings by involvement with the public and the education of owners and public authorities on the preservation and repair of buildings.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re buying a Victorian or Edwardian building or something a bit more modern, always ask a chartered surveyor to carry out a building survey of the property before purchase. The PropertySurveying.co.uk network of Independent Chartered Surveyors covers all areas of England and Wales, including Rotherfield<\/a>, Great Yarmouth<\/a>, London<\/a>, Liverpool<\/a>, Paignton<\/a>, Shotton<\/a> and Birmingham<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Back to October 2018 Newsletter\u00c2\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00c2\u00a9\u00c2\u00a0www.PropertySurveying.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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