Category Archives: Listing

South Winds – a house that has been noticed

Inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, this five bedroom mid 1960s house on Cryfield Grange Road in Coventry has been listed at grade II. The architectural brief for this house, specified by the client Mr Wilson, was that … Continue reading

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St Margaret Clitherow, listed

We’re delighted that St Margaret Clitherow in Threshfield, North Yorkshire has just been listed at grade II. This small Roman Catholic church, 10 miles from Skipton in the the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is affectonately known locally as “Paddy’s Wigwam”, because of … Continue reading

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Scorer’s Little Chef canopy structure listed

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One of the most unusual and dramatic road side roof structures in the country has been listed this week at Grade II. The canopy was built in the late 1950s by Sam Scorer originally as a roof for a petrol … Continue reading

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Compost shelter listed

Last autumn the Society supported a proposition by Historic Scotland to list Millbuies House, an early example of energy saving house in Edinburgh. This is a 1955-60 scheme by Roberth Matthew of Robert Matthew Johnson-Marshall and Partners (James Law-DunbarNasmith, project architect). … Continue reading

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Lloyd’s Building – Grade I listed

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The Twentieth Century is delighted to report the heritage minister’s decision this week to list the Lloyd’s Building at Grade I. This is an exceptional building of its period, a landmark in the City of London recognised internationally – outstanding … Continue reading

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Some bad news and some brilliant news

Really disappointed to receive negative responses on the Society’s listing applications for two of Ryder and Yates’ buildings in Killingworth: the unique Norgas House and Norgas Computer Building. Both structures are part of the architects’ significant legacy in the Stephenson … Continue reading

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More recognition for Adrian Gilbert Scott

 Delighted to see another distinctive church by Adrian Gilbert Scott added to the Statutory List: St Joseph’s RC Church, Moreton Rd, Wirral (1953-4) - only his second post-war church listed to date, the Society understands! Principal reasons for designation given by … Continue reading

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