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The National Trust has announced a £1.3m re-roofing project to secure the long-term future of the 420-year-old Grade I-listed Great Barn at Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham. The project, which has been closed to the public since 2008 due to the condition of the roof, will see investment in the
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The Discovery Museum in Newcastle is set to undergo vital repair works thanks to a £3m grant from the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) in March 2024. The funding will be used to repair the roof, address external masonry and window repairs, and ensure the museum's collections
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Plans have been submitted to the Peterborough City Council to convert old farm outbuildings at Castle Farm on Mill Road into five new homes. The proposal, submitted by Milton (Peterborough) Estates Company, would see three new three-bedroom homes and two new four-bedroom homes built, while preserving the historic character of
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A huge fire has ravaged Woolton Hall, a Grade I listed building in Liverpool, prompting a full investigation by the local authorities. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) and Merseyside Police were alerted to the fire at 8.09pm on Tuesday night, August 19, and nine fire engines were deployed
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Talks are ongoing between Coventry City Council and potential developers to save the iconic Elephant building, but the process of demolishing the attached grade II listed swimming pool could be approved as early as the end of the year. The building has been standing idle since 2020, incurring a maintenance
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Derby Market Hall, the Grade II listed building, has undergone a stunning restoration, transforming it into a vibrant destination that brings together independent shopping, eating, drinking, and entertainment under one roof. Since its reopening on Saturday, 24 May, the Market Hall has attracted over 35,500 visitors in its first
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Efforts to revive the historic Leicester building, The Rowans, have hit a roadblock as city council planning officers have rejected plans to convert it into a banqueting hall. The proposal, which aimed to bring life back to the vacant property, sparked concerns over noise, parking, and potential disruptions to the
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A 19th-century church in Leicester, the Seventh Day Adventist Church, will be fitted with netting to catch falling masonry after the building's external walls began to crumble. The church has been standing on the corner of London Road and University Road since the 1850s, but due to weathered
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The Ash House, a private residence originally built in 1915, has been vacant since its use as a care home ended in 2016. Planning documents reveal that the applicant aims to restore the Edwardian manor house to its original use, while introducing modern living space. The proposed addition of two
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Barnes Infant Academy, a Grade II-listed building in Sunderland, has submitted a proposal for the installation of new internal and external CCTV cameras to enhance site security and protect the historical significance of the property. The council's planning department has received the application, which requires permission before works
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The plans to transform a listed building in the heart of Sunderland city centre into student accommodation have been met with concern and debate. The property at 4 Albion Place, which has been home to various hospitality businesses, including a Thai restaurant, is now set to become a nine-bed student
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A new development is planned for the historic grade II-listed building at 48 Albion Street in Leeds. Blank Street Coffee aims to convert the 19th-century stone building into a new premises while preserving its historic features. The proposed conversion includes an internal fit-out, new air conditioning, and signage outside. The
