Description

Thomas S Tait and Lancelot Hugh Ross 1938 for Empire Exhibition. Large block containing mainly halls, principally 4 ranges about an open square courtyard, W front with tall main range having series of vertically-proportioned and horizontally-glazed huge rectangular openings separated by plain columns, 3 doors and wide staircase at centre, flat-roofed low ranges at either end are set forward, main wall shallow recessed above, with flagpoles; other courtyard ranges slightly lower, large exit central on E wall. Built of square concrete blocks, some details coloured tiles, roofs mostly profile sheeting, extensive series of large rooflights.

Some decorative wrought-iron including lamp brackets at main staircase.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17814897

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Recommended Books

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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 6: Westminster (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England): Westminster v. 6
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Setting up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement: Historic England Advice Note 5
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