He called for more public help in saving buildings in the “Top Ten”.
“If one of the buildings is local to you, or particularly resonates with you, please consider writing to the relevant local council or paper to demonstrate that the building has public support.
“You can also help raise awareness by sharing our Top Ten Campaign online so that more people are aware of the problems these buildings face,” he said.
The release of the Top Ten Most Endangered Buildings follows the Society’s victory when Secretary of State Eric Pickles rejected proposals to redevelop much of Smithfield Market in London and turn it into another bland luxury development of offices and apartments.
Among the Top Ten are:
Abney Park Cemetery Chapel, Hackney, London.
1840. Designed by William Hosking, this Grade II listed chapel is now a picturesque ruin on the brink of being lost if there is no immediate action.
Navigation Colliery, Crumlin, Wales.
Dating to 1907-1911 the Grade II* building by Partridge, Jones Company was a show-pit of the period. Plans to turn the site into a community hub need support.
Trentham Hall, near Stoke-on-Trent. Built in 1840, Sir Charles Barry’s Grade II* building was once of England’s grandest country houses. Part demolished, the remains give an idea of the Hall’s former glory but are in a very poor state.
For the full list visit The Victorian Society website at victoriansociety.org.uk