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St Catherine of Siena, Richmond

St Catherine of Siena is an Anglican church in the Richmond district of Sheffield in England. History of the parish Historically, Richmond was a sparsely populated area forming the western end of the Handsworth parish. The Woodthorpe estate was constructed in the area from the 1930s, and in 1935, a chapel-of-ease was constructed to serve its population. It was a temporary structure of corrugated asbestos at the junction of Richmond Road and Hastilar Road. In 1949, a parish was created for it, but the local population had increased to more than 10,000 people, and the church was considered insufficient and in need of replacement. Frederick Etchells was commissioned to design a new church, to seat 500 people, but although he produced drawings, there was initially no money available to construct the building. Design St Phillip's Church in Attercliffe was destroyed by bombing during World War II, and although War Damage compensation was available, population decline in that area led the Diocese of Sheffield to request that the money be transferred to the Woodthorpe parish. This was agreed, and Etchells was asked to update his previous design. However, Etchells had largely retired, and rejected the job. Instead, Basil Spence was given the commission. Initially, he produced a design similar to his work at St Hugh, Leicester, but in 1957 he completely altered the designs, working with Anthony Blee who produced drawings of the elevations. This new design was for a brick church, with an attached hall, bell tower attached by a glazed passage, and a detached vicarage. Its appearance, largely plain, with narrow windows, was inspired by Eliel and Eero Saarinen's Christ Evangelical Church in Minneapolis. Construction and opening Construction started on the project, on the site of the earlier church. It was already well underway by April 1959, when its foundation stone was dedicated by the Bishop of Sheffield and the Earl of Scarborough. Ralph Beyer carved the name of the church by the doorway shortly before it opened on 5 December 1959. Once opened, the parish was renamed Richmond, after the larger suburb which it included. Congregations remained much smaller than expected, as many local residents were either Catholic or Methodist, and averaged only thirty worshippers for many years. Inside the church, the altar is of black metal with a timber top, and the font is made of limestone with fossil inclusions. Work on furnishings and decorations continued over the next few years; an organ was installed, and a sculpture by Ronald Pope was added to the bell tower in 1966. Recent history Congregations finally began growing in the late 1980s, as the population of the local area saw generational change. A major restoration was completed in 1997, following which, the church was listed at Grade II. The church maintains what it describes as a Catholic style of worship. It does not support the ordination of women and, as such, has taken the option of submitting to the Provincial episcopal visitor, the Bishop of Beverley. References
Sutton Harbour

Sutton Harbour, formerly known as Sutton Pool, is the original port of Plymouth in Devon, England. It is still a busy fishing port and marina and is bounded on one side by the historic Barbican district. It is famous as the last departure point in England of the Mayflower, the ship that carried the Pilgrim Fathers to the New World. History Sutton is the original name for Plymouth, which was originally settled in about 700 AD and is recorded in the Domesday Book as Sudtone, meaning "south settlement" in the Old English language. In 1588, the harbour was the base for the English fleet that sailed to challenge the Spanish Armada. Although the Royal Navy moved most of its operations to Devonport in the 18th century and larger commercial shipping moved to Millbay Docks, Sutton Harbour continued in use by the fishing fleet and coastal trading vessels. Lock gates were added to the harbour entrance in 1993. Landmarks The Barbican The Barbican is the historic district on the western and northern sides of Sutton Harbour and takes its name from a 15th century fortification which once guarded the harbour mouth. The Barbican claims to have the largest concentration of cobbled streets in England and has more than 100 listed buildings, many dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The Mayflower Steps The Leviathan On the west pier of Sutton Harbour stands The Leviathan, a large sculpture of an imaginary sea creature, made up of the parts of various marine animals and birds. It is the work of Glossop based sculptor Brian Fell; it is made from mild steel coated with copper paint and is 33 feet (10 metres) tall. It is known locally as "The Prawn". Plymouth Fisheries Originally, Plymouth's fish market was on the quayside at The Barbican; a purpose-built market building was opened there in 1892. In 1995, a new building was opened on the other side of Sutton Harbour. The turnover of the market has increased from £250,000 a year in 1995 to £19.4 million in 2015. The market now sells 6,000 tonnes of fish and shellfish annually, and is the second largest fish market in England. Around 40 fishing boats unload their catch at Sutton Harbour daily, but up to 70 per cent of fish sold in Plymouth arrives by road from other fishing ports in the South West of England. The Marina In 1972, the first 70 berths were opened for recreational yachts; today Sutton Harbour has 420. The Marina is managed by Sutton Harbour Holdings PLC. National Marine Aquarium The National Marine Aquarium is the largest marine aquarium in the United Kingdom, with around 400 marine species, including a deep tank holding 2.5 million litres (550,000 Imperial gallons) of water. The aquarium opened in 1998, replacing one at the Plymouth Laboratory of the Marine Biological Association, adjacent to the Royal Citadel. References
St Mary the Virgin Church, Boston Spa

The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, England is an active Anglican parish church in the archdeaconry of York and the Diocese of York. It is a Grade II listed building. History The original church on this site (designed by S. Taite) was constructed from 1812 to 1814; this was replaced by the current church, built between 1872 and 1884 by W. H. Parkinson. Architectural style The current church was constructed over twelve years from 1872 to 1884, designed by architect W. H. Parkinson. The church has a cruciform plan with a four-bay nave and a tower to the west. The vestry is on the southern side. It is built of ashlar magnesian limestone, although some of the ornamental dressings are of sandstone. The roof is of green slate. See also List of places of worship in the City of Leeds Listed buildings in Boston Spa References External links Media related to Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa at Wikimedia Commons St Mary's Boston Spa "Boston Spa parish church: opening of the nave". Wetherby News, and Central Yorkshire Journal. British Newspaper Archive. 29 November 1877. p. 5 col.4. Retrieved 9 May 2022. "Boston Spa". Otley News and West Riding Advertiser. British Newspaper Archive. 26 January 1877. p. 5 col.1. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
Trinity Academy Bradford

Trinity Academy Bradford (formerly Queensbury School and then Queensbury Academy) is an 11–16 mixed, secondary school located in Queensbury (near Bradford) in West Yorkshire, England. Trinity Academy Bradford has recently opened its doors to its all new state of the art building and is currently demolishing the old building. Previously a foundation school administered by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, in September 2016, Queensbury School converted to academy status and was renamed Queensbury Academy. It was then sponsored by the Feversham Education Trust. It adopted its present name after becoming part of The Trinity Multi Academy Trust (Trinity MAT) in February 2021. References External links Official website
Christ Church, Armley

Christ Church in Armley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England is an active Anglican parish church in the archdeaconry of Leeds and the Diocese of Leeds. The church is one of two Church of England churches in Armley; the other being the larger St. Batholomew's Church. It is a Grade II listed building. History The church broke ground in 1869 and was completed in 1872, having been built to a design by architect Richard L. Adams. The church was listed in 1976 and modernised internally in 1984. In 1986 the church was included in the BBC's Domesday Project, having its particulars recorded for posterity. The question of the future viability of the church was recorded in the project. Location The church is in Upper Armley at the junction of Theaker Lane, Moorfield Road and Armley Ridge Road. It is the closest of the Anglican churches to the centre of Armley. Architectural style The church is built of coursed square gritstone and has a pitched slate roof. Designed in the Gothic Revival style, the church has a tall imposing nave with tripartite clerestory windows. See also List of places of worship in the City of Leeds Listed buildings in Leeds (Armley Ward) References External links Official website
West Tower

West Tower is a 40-storey tall skyscraper in Liverpool, England. It is the tallest building in Liverpool. The building was the second tower to be built by Carillion in Liverpool for property developers Beetham, who now use the building as their headquarters. Description With an architectural height of 140 metres (459 ft) and 40 floors, West Tower is the tallest building in Liverpool. Nationwide, it is ranked at 62nd tallest in the United Kingdom but is the tallest in the country outside of Greater London, Greater Manchester and Birmingham. The building commands views across the city, over the Mersey to the Wirral and as far as Blackpool on a clear day. The first five floors are the new headquarters for the Beetham Organization and the remaining floors, apart from the 34th, have been divided into luxury apartments and penthouses. However, unlike St. John's Beacon, West Tower has no antennae on the roof. Therefore, when considering height excluding antennas, West Tower is the highest building in Liverpool. The five floors of Beetham's offices are set back between concrete columns and are fully glazed. A glazed lift and stair serving the office are accommodated between raking fins with views to the river. The 127 apartments are clad in a fully glazed perimeter curtain wall of random clear and opaque panels and are orientated to provide views of both the city and river. The upper penthouse floors are tiered back to incorporate external terraces behind glazed balustrade screens. The 34th floor is home to Liverpool's highest restaurant, Panoramic. This floor is completely clad in a clear glass perimeter offering diners views of the city of Liverpool and further afield. Awards At the 4th Liverpool Daily Post Regional Property Awards in association with RBS, Beetham West Tower won Aedas the best Mixed Use Development prize. This prize was awarded for best use of land which would normally have stood barren; creation of an "iconic" building; and best use of limited space. Administration In February 2011, the West Tower went into administration after the parent companies were hit by falling property prices. Out of the 123 apartments, 106 had been purchased as buy to let investments, while 17 were owner-occupied or unsold. Gallery References External links Beetham Organization homepage Archived 12 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine (requires flash-player) Aedas Architects homepage
West Tower

La West Tower est un gratte-ciel de bureaux et de logements de 140 mètres de hauteur construit à Liverpool au Royaume-Uni en 2007. L'architecte est l'agence britannique Aedas, le promoteur est la Beetham Organization C'est le plus ancien gratte-ciel de Liverpool et le plus haut gratte-ciel du Royaume-Uni en dehors de Londres et de Manchester . Photographies Références Articles connexes Liste de gratte-ciel européens Liste des plus hauts gratte-ciel de l'Union européenne Liens externes West Tower sur Emporis West Tower sur Skyscraperpage Portail du bâtiment et des travaux publics Portail des gratte-ciel Portail de Liverpool
West Tower

West Tower (in italiano Torre Ovest) è un grattacielo di 40 piani situato a Liverpool, in Inghilterra. L'edificio fu la seconda torre ad essere costruita da Carillion a Liverpool per gli investitori immobiliari Beetham, che ora usano l'edificio come quartier generale. Con un'altezza di 140 metri (459 piedi) e 40 piani, la West Tower è l'edificio più alto di Liverpool, il 24° più alto del Regno Unito e il 118° più alto nell'Unione europea. L'edificio offre panorami sulla città, sulla Mersey fino al Wirral e fino a Blackpool. I primi cinque piani sono la nuova sede della Beetham Organization e gli altri piani, a parte il 34, sono stati suddivisi in appartamenti di lusso e attici. Tuttavia, a differenza di Radio City Tower, la West Tower non ha antenne sul tetto. Pertanto, considerando l'altezza senza antenne, la West Tower è l'edificio più alto di Liverpool. Note Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su West Tower Collegamenti esterni https://web.archive.org/web/20080212124338/http://www.thebeethamorganization.com/ http://www.aedas.com/
West Tower

West Tower (рус. Западная башня) — 40-этажный небоскрёб в центре Ливерпуля (Англия, Великобритания). Характеристика Здания является самым высоким зданием в Ливерпуле. Башня построена в едином архитектурном стиле — модернизм. Первые четыре этажа занимает компания «Beetham». С 5 этажа по 33 находятся роскошные апартаменты, а на 34 этаже — панорамный ресторан. Остальные этажи башни (6 этажей) заняли пентхаусы. Строительство здания обошлось компании в 35 000 000 фунтов стерлингов. Галерея См. также Список самых высоких зданий Великобритании Примечания
Shakespeare North

The Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, Merseyside, in the north of England, is a cultural and educational venue that opened in 2022. The development includes a 420-seat main auditorium, a modern studio space, outdoor performance garden, exhibition and visitor centre. The theatre opened on 15 July 2022. Shakespeare North Trust The Shakespeare North Trust was founded by Richard Wilson and David Thacker. Its patron is Edward Stanley, 19th Earl of Derby. In 2007 it submitted a £20 million National Lottery bid to fund the complex, but was unsuccessful. Playhouse In April 2016, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council granted planning permission for the playhouse. Funding is being provided by the council, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and a governmental contribution of £5 million was announced in the 2016 Budget, with other funding to be provided by private investors. The widow of comedian Ken Dodd provided £700,000 in funding to the theatre to create an outdoor performance garden. The historical Prescot Playhouse, the inspiration behind the project, existed between the mid-1590s and 1609, probably on Eccleston Street. No architectural plans of that theatre survive, however. The new theatre's layout is based on the 1629 design by Inigo Jones for the Cockpit-in-Court theatre in the Palace of Whitehall, London. The architects are Helm Architecture and Austin-Smith:Lord. The lead artist is Simon Watkinson. Educational centre Shakespeare North Playhouse will have an educational centre that will offer opportunities for life-long learning. Location The four-storey complex was built on the site of Mill Street car park, to the north of Prescot Parish Church. Knowsley Council and the Earl of Derby provided land for the complex. References External links Official website
Surrey Chapel, Norwich

Surrey Chapel is a Christian church in Norwich, England. In November 2022 its name was changed to CityGates Church, Norwich. Founded in 1854 by Evangelical Robert Govett, Surrey Chapel is a Free Evangelical church in Norwich, Norfolk, England. It met originally in a public hall in Surrey Street (which has been called 'no earthly gem' architecturally). It is known as being home to the missionary Elsie Tilney, who, during World War II, travelled to Vittel to assist in the rescue of Jews and other foreign nationals imprisoned by Nazi Germany. The church was also attended by British missionary Margaret E. Barber. In the twenty-first century, the chapel was known for its work in the local community, including debt advice, and participation in the local Christian football league. References External links CityGates, Norwich - official site
Weston Library

The Weston Library is part of the Bodleian Library, the main research library of the University of Oxford, reopened within the former New Bodleian Library building on the corner of Broad Street and Parks Road in central Oxford, England. History From 1937 to 1940, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott worked on the New Bodleian Library, in Broad Street, Oxford. It is not generally considered his finest work. Needing to provide storage for millions of books without building higher than the surrounding structures, Scott devised a construction going deep into the earth, behind two elevations no higher than those around them. His biographer A. S. G. Butler commented, "In an attempt to be polite to these – which vary from late Gothic to Victorian Tudor – Scott produced a not very impressive neo-Jacobean design". A later biographer, Gavin Stamp, praises the considerable technical achievement of keeping the building low in scale by building underground, but agrees that aesthetically the building is not among Scott's most successful designs. Nikolaus Pevsner dismisses it as "neither one thing nor the other". The building was constructed of Bladon stone with Clipsham dressings and was opened by King George VI. The Rockefeller Foundation donated 60% of the £1 million cost for the new library building. It included administrative and reading rooms, together with an 11-storey bookstack, three of which are underground. This was connected with the original Bodleian Library underground by a conveyor belt system for books. It is still possible to walk underground between the Radcliffe Camera and the new library building. In the early 21st century, the building was rebuilt internally to the design of WilkinsonEyre behind its original façade to provide improved storage facilities for rare and fragile material, as well as better facilities for readers and visitors. It reopened to readers as the Weston Library on 21 March 2015. Richard Ovenden (Bodley's Librarian) awarded the Bodley Medal to Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir David Attenborough as part of the official opening ceremony. The transformed library has been generally well-received, being described as a "hey presto moment for the city" by The Independent newspaper. In July 2016, the building was shortlisted for the Stirling Prize for excellence in architecture. Gallery See also Bodleian Library References External links Official website
Biblioteca Weston

La Biblioteca Weston es parte de la Biblioteca Bodleian, la principal biblioteca de investigación de la Universidad de Oxford, reabierta dentro del antiguo edificio de la Biblioteca New Bodleian en la esquina de Broad Street y Parks Road en el centro de Oxford, Inglaterra. Historia De 1937 a 1940, Giles Gilbert Scott trabajó en la New Bodleian Library, en Broad Street, Oxford Generalmente no se considera su mejor trabajo. Al necesitar proporcionar almacenamiento para millones de libros sin construir más alto que las estructuras circundantes, Scott ideó una construcción que se adentra en la tierra, detrás de dos elevaciones no más altas que las que las rodean. Su biógrafo ASG Butler comentó: «En un intento de ser cortés con estos, que varían desde el gótico tardío hasta el Tudor victoriano, Scott produjo un diseño neo-jacobeo no muy impresionante». Un biógrafo posterior, Gavin Stamp, elogió el considerable logro técnico de mantener el edificio a baja escala mediante la construcción bajo tierra, pero está de acuerdo en que estéticamente el edificio no se encuentra entre los diseños más exitosos de Scott. Nikolaus Pevsner lo descartó como «ni una cosa ni otra». El edificio fue inaugurado por el rey Jorge VI.​ La Fundación Rockefeller donó el 60% del costo de 1 millón de libras para el nuevo edificio de la biblioteca. Incluyó salas administrativas y de lectura, junto con una estantería de libros de 11 pisos debajo del edificio. Esto estaba conectado con la biblioteca subterránea Bodleian original por un sistema de cinta transportadora para libros. Todavía es posible caminar bajo tierra entre Radcliffe Camera y el nuevo edificio de la biblioteca. A principios del siglo XXI, el edificio fue reconstruido internamente detrás de su fachada original para proporcionar mejores instalaciones de almacenamiento para material raro y frágil, así como mejores instalaciones para lectores y visitantes. Reabrió a los lectores como la Biblioteca Weston el 21 de marzo de 2015. Richard Ovenden (Bibliotecario de la Bodleiana) otorgó la Medalla Bodley al profesor Stephen Hawking y David Attenborough como parte de la ceremonia de apertura oficial. En julio de 2016, el edificio fue preseleccionado para el Premio Stirling a la excelencia en arquitectura.​ Centros y contenidos La Biblioteca Weston es el lugar donde se archivan las colecciones especiales de las Bibliotecas Bodleian. La biblioteca cuenta con tres salas de lectura y varias salas de seminarios y otros espacios de estudio, así como un Centro de becas digitales y un Centro de becas a visitantes ​ De los 13 millones de materiales que poseen las Bibliotecas Bodleian, más de un millón pueden clasificarse como "colecciones especiales". Las colecciones especiales comprenden manuscritos y archivos, libros raros, ephemera impresa, mapas, música y colecciones digitalizadas de las bibliotecas de Oxford.​ Referencias Enlaces externos