Purpose-built fire station, constructed in 1938 by Graeme Highet in Portland Stone and brick.
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LLHA0168
Purpose-built fire station, constructed in 1938 by Graeme Highet in Portland Stone and brick. Generally of a restrained modernist style, it also incorporates traditional motifs such as the tented canopy over the staff entrance. Reliefs incorporating implements associated with fire fighting by Joseph Cribb. It was built at the start of a period of more intensive fire station-construction, and is of a style typical of stations of that period. Eyelets attached to the building relate to the former trolleybus system, which operated from 1939 to 1961. It is understood that internal features such as staircases and parquet flooring survive, as well as the original rear doors. The site has been used for firefighting since 1901, the site having previously housed the Amber Ale brewery. Source: Carder 1990, Antram and Morrice 2008
ii A good example of a purpose-built fire station. This is the only such building of this period in the city. Restrained modernist style, with traditional motifs. Reliefs to the engine doorways are relevant to its use as a fire station
ii Located in a prominent position on a major junction, the building has clear townscape presence. iii Its location on a major junction and design make it a local landmark
i The building currently serves its local community in firefighting, in providing a sense of place and re-assurance, and through the educational programme run by the fire service.
i A good example of a purpose-built 1930s fire station, which is the only example of a building of this type in the city. One of only few purpose-built emergency service buildings in the city.
2015
