In 2023 it is hoped several architectural gems across Greater Manchester can be restored, and put to good use
They have been ravaged by neglect, the weather, and left standing empty for years. But in 2023 it is hoped several architectural gems across Greater Manchester can be restored, and put to good use.
A cabinet report states that the building is in a ‘significant state of disrepair, attracting anti-social behaviour, presenting health and safety risks, and posing aesthetic issues as a gateway building for those arriving in to or leaving Oldham town centre’. “The vision for the Prudential Building will be a revitalised landmark destination for Oldham,” the report states. "Its grand, imposing façade will be reinforced within the townscape, and stand as a catalyst for regeneration of the wider town centre."
It was commissioned by the determined Salford Victoria Theatre Trust, and adds: "There is no excuse for the building to be allowed to continue to deteriorate given its importance and potential for viable use." "The current owner has begun urgent repairs to the building, fixing holes in the roof, removing the vegetation growth and clearing debris. They have also installed new security shutters and CCTV to better secure the building, although forced entry continues to be a problem.
Crispin Edwards, Listing Adviser at Historic England said: "The Victoria Theatre was first listed in 1980 and we now know much more about historic theatres and their significance. This theatre was the only one in England to be designed wholly by the renowned theatre and cinema architect Bertie Crewe and is his earliest surviving theatre anywhere.
Ramsbottom Co-operative Hall, constructed in 1874 to 1876 to designs by Bird and Whittenbury for the Ramsbottom Industrial and Provident Society, is listed at Grade II. It is an early surviving example, pre-dating other known remaining Co-operative halls. The hall, when first opened, was a venue for variety acts associated with music halls, political meetings for factory operatives and weavers, public meetings, lectures, musical concerts, educational prize-giving ceremonies, guild meetings, and Temperance services.
"We have had two successful grants totalling approx. £33,000 from The Theatres Trust and the Architectural Heritage Fund which paid for a Market appraisal report and a Building Viability Appraisal, these reports help to open up further funding opportunities. The building is in quite a poor state and will take a large amount of funding to bring it back to life.
Planning documents say the Collier Street Baths are "a fine early example of a purpose-built public baths". The baths, built in 1855, and Grade II listed, are owned by Renaker. Also close to the site are The Eagle Inn, a 19th century pub which is also Grade II listed, and an 1880s building, also on Queen Street which is now the well regarded Blue Print Studios, used by bands including Elbow, Gorillas, and Smiths guitarist, Johnny Marr.
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