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Friends Meeting House, Nottingham, Historic Building Record |
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Architectural History Practice Ltd unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
The meeting house is a good example of mid-twentieth century modern design with alterations to the roof broadly in keeping with the original concept. It occupies an attractive site which has been a burial ground since the mid- nineteenth century. Evidential value:The building has evidential value in the manner in which it reflects the history of the site, with development of a burial ground followed by construction of the building. The meeting house has evidence for two principal phases of development with initial construction followed by replacement of the roof. Evidential value is low-medium. Historical value: The building has historical value which is inherent in the site, which originated in the middle of the nineteenth century as a burial ground. It represents the final phase in a tradition of Quaker meeting houses and burial grounds which originated in the mid seventeenth century, with historical connections with George Fox and the Sherriff John Reckless. There is medium historical value. Aesthetic value: The meeting house is a good example of the functional modern traditions of mid twentieth century architecture. The original roof structure has been removed, but the successor is a worthy if less experimental replacement. There is medium aesthetic value in the design and setting. Communal value:The building is fairly well used by local groups and the burial ground adds historical depth and interest to the area. There is medium communal value. |
Author: |
Clare Hartwell
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Publisher: |
Architectural History Practice Ltd
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Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Please note: this record has been validated by-proxy by Historic England.
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Year of Publication: |
2015
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Friends Meeting House, Clarendon Street |
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Nottinghamshire |
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Nottingham |
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NOTTINGHAM |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 456675, 340326 (Easting, Northing)
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architec1-250833 |
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |