As the remedial and renovation works near completion I want to give our town hall that something extra it deserves, English Heritage Listed Status!
Did you know that Royton only has two buildings with listed status?
The first one is St Anne’s Church and is described as.
The church was designed by Temple Moore, and the tower was added in 1926–27. It is in stone with a tiled roof, and consists of a nave, passage aisles and a chancel under one roof, a lean-to baptistry and porches at the west end, a flat-roofed Lady The church was designed by Temple Moore, and the tower was added in 1926–27. It is in stone with a tiled roof, and consists of a nave, passage aisles and a chancel under one roof, a lean-to baptistry and porches at the west end, a flat-roofed Lady Chapel at the east end flanked by lean-to vestries, a north transept forming an organ chamber, and a south tower. The tower has five stages, a corner stair turret, bands between the stages, and an embattled parapet.
The second is the Lion Mill, described as.
A former steam-powered cotton spinning mill, with a cast iron and steel frame and brick cladding. It has five storeys and sides of 23 and ten bays, with panelled pilasters and narrow windows. At the northeast corner is a tower with lettering in white, and a balustraded parapet, and there is another tower at the southwest corner. There is also an engine house, a chimney, and a detached office building, and a warehouse.
Some three years ago I did apply via the planning department for listed status but was told the building did not meet the criteria. This time with the investment put into the building to repair and restore it and with your support I’m confident we can get our Town Hall the recognition it deserves!
Please help by signing my petition, a link to it is below. Thanks for you help!
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