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12th March 2008, 03:42 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7287696.stm
This building is now listed. The developer now says that they never intended to demolish, just 'make safe'.
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12th March 2008, 05:52 PM
What by taking off the roof tiles? I hear that pigeons and rain water contribute greatly to the structural integrity of buildings. Next it'll be mysterious fires in listed buildings assisting in their contribution to the built environment...
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12th March 2008, 08:18 PM
Nah - I thought Listed Buildings only burn down in European Cities of Culture that loudly proclaim their pride in their heritage (Glasgow, Liverpool...). What an embarrassing and ironic coincidence that always is.
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12th March 2008, 09:33 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7287696.stm
the full story
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A huge campaign was launched when land owners Dairy Crest said they planned to demolish part of it on safety grounds.
Now English Heritage has granted the building listed status, which means it cannot be knocked down. The council said "people power" had won through.
Nice one to those that added voices... one-nil to the good guys!
or is that one - 156,078 to the good guys :face-huh:
"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu
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13th March 2008, 10:14 AM
For sale: English Heritage toilet paper with print of report written by building inspector.
Demolition of Brunel's Totnes Engine House
