Doncaster newspaper The Star is part-way through an impressive Save our Heritage campaign, aimed (as you might imagine) at preserving that city`s architectural and industrial heritage. The campaign works in partnership with Mayor Peter Davies and others.
Buildings featured in the campaign so far include the Grand Theatre, St James` Baths, St George`s Minster and the empty High School for Girls building.
Inevitably there have been some setbacks and some questions of practicality - doubts have been raised about the viability of converting the High School for Girls building into a hotel, for instance. Nevertheless, handled correctly this project could combine preservation and regeneration in a very positive way.
A number of articles from the paper may be of interest, and here are a few ;
Minster Repairs Need Millions - 8 Feb 2012
Saving our Historic Baths (reader`s letter) - 9 Feb 2012
Industrial Heritage Saved by Lotto Cash - 19 March 2012
Save our Heritage (reader`s letter) - 10 April 2012
Doncaster Grand Theatre Talks Stall - 28 May 2012
For more details, click here ;
www.thestar.co.uk
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