Looking at the grand old buildings in the Minster Quarter,----and the work that can be done to improve them,----one that comes to mind is the Peacock Pub,--I'm hoping that this building will have some of it's exterior renovated,---because some of the Stonework is in poor condition and needs work done on it,---so lets hope that the Peacock is one of the buildings on the list to be looked at,--anyway as for this scheme,--I think it is good,--and will help the regeneration of the area,--good luck to them,---cheers.
Minster Quarter, Sunderland - Developments
I have looked on this forum to see where I could post this article,---and although there are other threads regarding History/Heritage buildings in the Sunderland area,---there is no thread that is specific for the Sunderland Minster Quarter, ---so I hope this okay starting a new thread,---
This from the Sunderland Echo,--
Learn about £2million project to breathe new life into historic buildings of Sunderland's Minster quarter
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People will be able to find out more about plans for improving and revitalising Town Park, some of the buildings being targeted for repair and restoration grants under the scheme and the benefits for the buildings themselves and the wider regeneration of the area. There is also the chance to find out about some of the heritage-related community activities in which people can get involved during the five year scheme. View down Church Lane as it is today View down Church Lane as it is today At the end of the walkabout there is also the opportunity to go for tea and coffee and ask further questions about the scheme at the upstairs events space at the Peacock Pub, the Edwardian interior of which has recently been sensitively refurbished. It follows on from the work already done in the area, including the refurbishment of the Dun Cow and The Peacock, as well as the redevelopment of the Old Sunderland Fire Station into a culture hub. Councillor Mel Speding, Sunderland City Council's cabinet secretary, said: "We were delighted to secure initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the scheme last year and we've been doing a lot of work since then to come up with detailed proposals which we'll be submitting as a second stage bid. "We're very proud of our heritage in Sunderland.
Read more at: https://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-...ngs-of-sunderland-s-minster-quarter-1-8968359
This from the Sunderland Echo,--
Learn about £2million project to breathe new life into historic buildings of Sunderland's Minster quarter
People will be able to find out more about plans for improving and revitalising Town Park, some of the buildings being targeted for repair and restoration grants under the scheme and the benefits for the buildings themselves and the wider regeneration of the area. There is also the chance to find out about some of the heritage-related community activities in which people can get involved during the five year scheme. View down Church Lane as it is today View down Church Lane as it is today At the end of the walkabout there is also the opportunity to go for tea and coffee and ask further questions about the scheme at the upstairs events space at the Peacock Pub, the Edwardian interior of which has recently been sensitively refurbished. It follows on from the work already done in the area, including the refurbishment of the Dun Cow and The Peacock, as well as the redevelopment of the Old Sunderland Fire Station into a culture hub. Councillor Mel Speding, Sunderland City Council's cabinet secretary, said: "We were delighted to secure initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the scheme last year and we've been doing a lot of work since then to come up with detailed proposals which we'll be submitting as a second stage bid. "We're very proud of our heritage in Sunderland.
Read more at: https://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-...ngs-of-sunderland-s-minster-quarter-1-8968359
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We passed by the Peacock yesterday,---and looking at some of the stonework ---it does look unsightly--and it needs work on it,---I took these photos,--lets hope they will do some work soon,--
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Also took this photo of the old facade of the High Street Baths,---lets hope they keep this in good condition,--
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Also took this photo of the old facade of the High Street Baths,---lets hope they keep this in good condition,--
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