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Renold Building Receives Grade II Listed Status

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Renold Building Receives Grade II Listed Status

Renold Building Receives Grade II Listed Status

Pioneering 1960s Lecture Theatre Block Recognised for Architectural and Educational Innovation The Renold Building at the former University of Manc...

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Announcing 'Modernist Scotland': A Landmark Publication Celebrating Scotland's Post-War Architectural Heritage

Announcing 'Modernist Scotland': A Landmark Publication Celebrating Scotland's Post-War Architectural Heritage

We are thrilled to announce the forthcoming publication of 'Modernist Scotland' by Bruce Peter—a comprehensive, fully illustrated exploration of Sc...

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The Hotspur Press Fire: A Wake-Up Call for Manchester's Heritage

The Hotspur Press Fire: A Wake-Up Call for Manchester's Heritage

Could the Toast Rack be next? The devastating blaze that consumed Manchester's Hotspur Press building this week should serve as a stark warning to ...

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Guide to Objecting to Planning Application 143025/LO/2025

Guide to Objecting to Planning Application 143025/LO/2025

Listed Building Consent for Alterations to Sculptural Wall (Hollaway Wall) Quick Reference Application Number: 143025/LO/2025 Type: Listed Build...

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The Urgent Case for UMIST and the Hollaway Wall

The Urgent Case for UMIST and the Hollaway Wall

A crucial moment It is a crucial moment for Manchester's architectural legacy, as two significant planning applications, threaten to irrevocably al...

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Did you work at Manchester City Architect’s Department?

Did you work at Manchester City Architect’s Department?

This summer, Manchester Central Library will host an exhibition of images of the work of the City Architect’s Department, 1902-2003. If you, or any...

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Manchester's brutalist Hollaway Wall is under threat

Manchester's brutalist Hollaway Wall is under threat

(Update : The public consultation below is now closed. We look forward to seeing the publication of the results, and will be keeping a keen eye on ...

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HUDDERSFIELD : Three Things We Learned from an Evening with Artist Peter O’Toole

HUDDERSFIELD : Three Things We Learned from an Evening with Artist Peter O’Toole

By the Huddersfield Modernist Society  “It’s Victoria Tower from Castle Hill,” Peter O’Toole said, pointing to the projector image behind him. ...

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Social Media Volunteer - Glasgow

Social Media Volunteer - Glasgow

Volunteer Opportunity: Social Media Enthusiast with a passion for Modernist Architecture in GLASGOW. Are you a fan of 20th century/modernist archit...

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LEEDS : University of Leeds launch Public Art Audio Trail

LEEDS : University of Leeds launch Public Art Audio Trail

Available for all to experience with no booking required, a new Audio Trail celebrates the University of Leeds’ collection of public art, a much-lo...

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LEEDS : Book Review: Mitzi Cunliffe: An American in Manchester

LEEDS : Book Review: Mitzi Cunliffe: An American in Manchester

I studied at the University of Leeds and only half-glimpsed Man-Made Fibres in my three years there. The sculpture is perched on top of Clothworker...

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SHEFFIELD : Final Christmas for Cocoa House Frieze?

SHEFFIELD : Final Christmas for Cocoa House Frieze?

Mystery of the unknown artist in concrete Head south on London Road, and on the right, at the bend where Little Sheffield becomes Highfield, you’ll...

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SHEFFIELD : Standing at the Sky's Edge

SHEFFIELD : Standing at the Sky's Edge

Heartfelt thanks to Carrie and Andrew at The Crucible Theatre for their invitation of a backstage tour and ticket for the Opening Night Performance...

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