Haworth and Manningham buildings included in English Heritage ‘at risk’ list (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Haworth and Manningham buildings included in English Heritage ‘at risk’ list
7:00am Friday 12th October 2012 in News
By Jonathan Redhead, Ilkley/Otley Reporter
Haworth Parish Council chairman John Huxley in the village conservation area
Haworth is one of the region’s ten most important sites at risk, heritage bosses revealed today.
Despite attracting local and international tourism, English Heritage has nevertheless placed the Haworth Conservation Area, renowned for being home to the Brontes, on its Heritage at Risk Register 2012 due to a general architectural decline.
The conservation area is one of 40 sites across the Bradford district to feature on the at-risk register published today. It also includes Manningham’s oldest and grandest residence, the Old Manor House, which is described as one of five most at-risk grade II buildings in Yorkshire and Humberside.
Last night, a senior Bradford Council officer insisted the authority is doing all it can to preserve Haworth’s historical importance and said there is “no suggestion” it is suffering from neglect or deterioration, while English Heritage does concede that things are “improving”.
But John Huxley, chairman of Haworth Parish Council, urged English Heritage, the Council and traders and retailers in the area to work together better to save the conservation area from slipping into a terminal decline.
He said he believed there were “good intentions” towards the area to improve things but they could only be done in partnership.
He cited the problem of shopkeepers putting out A-boards in front of their stores. English Heritage wants them removed but retailers say they attract more people along the cobbled streets.
“The relationships are forming and I really believe English Heritage has good intentions towards the place,” said Mr Huxley. “But the opportunities to get businesses to key into it and to get businesses to join up is where English Heritage needs to work more in partnership.
“I don’t want to hit out at anyone but the whole thing at the moment is we keep hearing Bradford Council say we’re the jewel in the crown. If they mean that, they should be investing in our infrastructure.
“They’re proposing through the Local Development Framework to build 800 homes in an area of less than three miles. How can we be a tourist attraction at the same time?”
However, he is hopeful the future can still be bright for Haworth.
“I think there ought to be a project manager who can pull everyone and everything together,” he said.
Robin Copeland, the Council’s team leader for landscape, design and conservation, defended the authority’s efforts in Haworth, saying: “Bradford Council has been working closely in partnership with English Heritage in the Haworth Conservation Area on a number of projects to enhance and preserve its historical importance “We have invested heavily in work such as restoring the stone setts in Main Street and are hoping to part-fund a grant scheme to restore Main Street properties and the listed Old School building to their original appearance.
“The English Heritage ‘At Risk’ register highlights areas which need to be monitored but there is no suggestion that Haworth’s Conservation Area is in danger of losing its unique character, nor are its public areas likely to suffer from neglect or deterioration while Bradford Council is responsible for them.
“We look forward to our continued partnership with English Heritage to ensure a secure future for Haworth’s Conservation Area.”
English Heritage has published the report in a bid to focus attention and funds towards the plight of neglected grade II homes by adding them to the existing register of threatened grade I properties.
There are some 29,000 grade II buildings in Yorkshire, accounting for 93 per cent of all listed buildings in the region, and including them on the register is a step towards trying to secure their future.
Trevor Mitchell, English Heritage planning and conservation director for Yorkshire and the Humber, said: “We put them on on our register in London since 1991 and 96 per cent have been saved.”
He explained that inclusion on the list would help find funding for restoration work from groups such as the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Manningham Old Manor House in Roseberry Road has been identified as a significant building under serious threat due to its already dilapidated condition.
The at-risk register says: “This significant mid-17th century building is the oldest house in Manningham and is a remnant of the area’s rural origins.”
The report says that recent restoration attempts of the privately-owned property have stalled.
Comments(22)
collos25
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8:06am Fri 12 Oct 12
mad matt
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8:47am Fri 12 Oct 12
The building has also been taken over by rough-sleepers even though all the windows and doors were repeatedly blocked off.
It was a beautiful iconic building at one time but now it's just a wreck - such a shame
Thee Voice of Reason
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9:13am Fri 12 Oct 12
legallyblonde
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9:25am Fri 12 Oct 12
BD16
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9:39am Fri 12 Oct 12
A Casual Observer
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10:24am Fri 12 Oct 12
There are also other historic buildings in Manningham that have been allowed to fall into severe dilapidation, despite being in a Conservation Area.
Victorian cobbled alleyways, not upkept by anyone, cobbles lifted and stolen, all reported to both Police and Council but nothing done. Wall-tops below Bolton Royd stolen, again reported but nothing done.
Lister Mills bell stolen, what's happening about that?
No one gives a sh1t, least of all the Council and Police.
Bacon Bantam
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10:43am Fri 12 Oct 12
A Casual Observer wrote:You'll find some of the people who lived there didn't give a sh1t either when they were tearing the place down back in 2001.
The state of Manningham Manor House is an absolute disgrace. It has been left to rot and no one cares. If it had been situated in a more salubrious area, such as Saltaire or Ilkley, would this have happened? There are also other historic buildings in Manningham that have been allowed to fall into severe dilapidation, despite being in a Conservation Area. Victorian cobbled alleyways, not upkept by anyone, cobbles lifted and stolen, all reported to both Police and Council but nothing done. Wall-tops below Bolton Royd stolen, again reported but nothing done. Lister Mills bell stolen, what's happening about that? No one gives a sh1t, least of all the Council and Police.
modman61
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3:22pm Fri 12 Oct 12
legallyblonde wrote:Totally agree.
It started with the Swan Arcade and Kirkate Market - all we have now is a load of tat and the council are 100% to blame.
mad matt
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4:28pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Bacon Bantam wrote:It's been falling down for at least 25 years to my knowlege - the orchard was sold off then for building land and it's still abandoned.
A Casual Observer wrote:You'll find some of the people who lived there didn't give a sh1t either when they were tearing the place down back in 2001.
The state of Manningham Manor House is an absolute disgrace. It has been left to rot and no one cares. If it had been situated in a more salubrious area, such as Saltaire or Ilkley, would this have happened? There are also other historic buildings in Manningham that have been allowed to fall into severe dilapidation, despite being in a Conservation Area. Victorian cobbled alleyways, not upkept by anyone, cobbles lifted and stolen, all reported to both Police and Council but nothing done. Wall-tops below Bolton Royd stolen, again reported but nothing done. Lister Mills bell stolen, what's happening about that? No one gives a sh1t, least of all the Council and Police.
All the stone walls opposite, where the old chapel was has been taken as well. the stone thieves have a birthday round here - granite setts, yorkshire stone flags, stone roofing slates and walling stone all seem to be prime targets.
Nobody ever seems to get caught.
Mr Perks
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5:12pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Albion.
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5:58pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Mr Perks wrote:I believe it's up Oak Lane, on the left just above Roseberry Road.
Where is the Manningham Manor House? I must have passed it hundreds of times, but can't 'picture' where it is.
The Hoffster
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6:26pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Bacon Bantam wrote:Be quiet, you silly Islamophobe.
A Casual Observer wrote:You'll find some of the people who lived there didn't give a sh1t either when they were tearing the place down back in 2001.
The state of Manningham Manor House is an absolute disgrace. It has been left to rot and no one cares. If it had been situated in a more salubrious area, such as Saltaire or Ilkley, would this have happened? There are also other historic buildings in Manningham that have been allowed to fall into severe dilapidation, despite being in a Conservation Area. Victorian cobbled alleyways, not upkept by anyone, cobbles lifted and stolen, all reported to both Police and Council but nothing done. Wall-tops below Bolton Royd stolen, again reported but nothing done. Lister Mills bell stolen, what's happening about that? No one gives a sh1t, least of all the Council and Police.
Thee Voice of Reason
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6:50pm Fri 12 Oct 12
The Hoffster wrote:Where do you see racism in bacons comment?
Bacon Bantam wrote:Be quiet, you silly Islamophobe.
A Casual Observer wrote:You'll find some of the people who lived there didn't give a sh1t either when they were tearing the place down back in 2001.
The state of Manningham Manor House is an absolute disgrace. It has been left to rot and no one cares. If it had been situated in a more salubrious area, such as Saltaire or Ilkley, would this have happened? There are also other historic buildings in Manningham that have been allowed to fall into severe dilapidation, despite being in a Conservation Area. Victorian cobbled alleyways, not upkept by anyone, cobbles lifted and stolen, all reported to both Police and Council but nothing done. Wall-tops below Bolton Royd stolen, again reported but nothing done. Lister Mills bell stolen, what's happening about that? No one gives a sh1t, least of all the Council and Police.
Joedavid
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7:22pm Fri 12 Oct 12
BD16 wrote:Because Trevor Mitchell, English Heritage did not act to save the demolishment of the building when the now failed New Victoria Place plans were approved.
Why isn't the odeon on the list? I realise that it's not listed but surely it's something that English heritage should be fighting to save.
The Hoffster
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7:24pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:Who do you think he's referring to?
The Hoffster wrote:Where do you see racism in bacons comment?
Bacon Bantam wrote:Be quiet, you silly Islamophobe.
A Casual Observer wrote:You'll find some of the people who lived there didn't give a sh1t either when they were tearing the place down back in 2001.
The state of Manningham Manor House is an absolute disgrace. It has been left to rot and no one cares. If it had been situated in a more salubrious area, such as Saltaire or Ilkley, would this have happened? There are also other historic buildings in Manningham that have been allowed to fall into severe dilapidation, despite being in a Conservation Area. Victorian cobbled alleyways, not upkept by anyone, cobbles lifted and stolen, all reported to both Police and Council but nothing done. Wall-tops below Bolton Royd stolen, again reported but nothing done. Lister Mills bell stolen, what's happening about that? No one gives a sh1t, least of all the Council and Police.
{rolleyes}
SellingEnglandByThePound
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7:28pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:It must have bought a new keyboard, it's last one only had one key on it saying "EDL/BNP CHAV"!
The Hoffster wrote:Where do you see racism in bacons comment?
Bacon Bantam wrote:Be quiet, you silly Islamophobe.
A Casual Observer wrote:You'll find some of the people who lived there didn't give a sh1t either when they were tearing the place down back in 2001.
The state of Manningham Manor House is an absolute disgrace. It has been left to rot and no one cares. If it had been situated in a more salubrious area, such as Saltaire or Ilkley, would this have happened? There are also other historic buildings in Manningham that have been allowed to fall into severe dilapidation, despite being in a Conservation Area. Victorian cobbled alleyways, not upkept by anyone, cobbles lifted and stolen, all reported to both Police and Council but nothing done. Wall-tops below Bolton Royd stolen, again reported but nothing done. Lister Mills bell stolen, what's happening about that? No one gives a sh1t, least of all the Council and Police.
The Hoffster
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7:44pm Fri 12 Oct 12
SellingEnglandByThePLet's stay on topic, please.
ound wrote:
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:It must have bought a new keyboard, it's last one only had one key on it saying "EDL/BNP CHAV"!
The Hoffster wrote:Where do you see racism in bacons comment?
Bacon Bantam wrote:Be quiet, you silly Islamophobe.
A Casual Observer wrote:You'll find some of the people who lived there didn't give a sh1t either when they were tearing the place down back in 2001.
The state of Manningham Manor House is an absolute disgrace. It has been left to rot and no one cares. If it had been situated in a more salubrious area, such as Saltaire or Ilkley, would this have happened? There are also other historic buildings in Manningham that have been allowed to fall into severe dilapidation, despite being in a Conservation Area. Victorian cobbled alleyways, not upkept by anyone, cobbles lifted and stolen, all reported to both Police and Council but nothing done. Wall-tops below Bolton Royd stolen, again reported but nothing done. Lister Mills bell stolen, what's happening about that? No one gives a sh1t, least of all the Council and Police.
(and I wouldn't be surprised if he *was* a member of those vile groups)
Thee Voice of Reason
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11:00pm Fri 12 Oct 12
The Hoffster wrote:All races appeared to be locked up for tearing Manningham apart back in 2001 and many of them were from Bradford so his comments are valid, or are you just putting your own slant on what people say making them mean what you want them to mean?
SellingEnglandByThePLet's stay on topic, please.
ound wrote:
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:It must have bought a new keyboard, it's last one only had one key on it saying "EDL/BNP CHAV"!
The Hoffster wrote:Where do you see racism in bacons comment?
Bacon Bantam wrote:Be quiet, you silly Islamophobe.
A Casual Observer wrote:You'll find some of the people who lived there didn't give a sh1t either when they were tearing the place down back in 2001.
The state of Manningham Manor House is an absolute disgrace. It has been left to rot and no one cares. If it had been situated in a more salubrious area, such as Saltaire or Ilkley, would this have happened? There are also other historic buildings in Manningham that have been allowed to fall into severe dilapidation, despite being in a Conservation Area. Victorian cobbled alleyways, not upkept by anyone, cobbles lifted and stolen, all reported to both Police and Council but nothing done. Wall-tops below Bolton Royd stolen, again reported but nothing done. Lister Mills bell stolen, what's happening about that? No one gives a sh1t, least of all the Council and Police.
(and I wouldn't be surprised if he *was* a member of those vile groups)
reneeh1
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1:10am Sat 13 Oct 12
mad matt
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8:57am Sat 13 Oct 12
Get back to work
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11:36pm Sat 13 Oct 12
A Casual Observer wrote:For today and today only, i am in agreement with you... Perhaps you really did get a good batch this week , have you changed suppliers ? Give Hofster his number and we`ll all have a great weekend
The state of Manningham Manor House is an absolute disgrace. It has been left to rot and no one cares. If it had been situated in a more salubrious area, such as Saltaire or Ilkley, would this have happened?
There are also other historic buildings in Manningham that have been allowed to fall into severe dilapidation, despite being in a Conservation Area.
Victorian cobbled alleyways, not upkept by anyone, cobbles lifted and stolen, all reported to both Police and Council but nothing done. Wall-tops below Bolton Royd stolen, again reported but nothing done.
Lister Mills bell stolen, what's happening about that?
No one gives a sh1t, least of all the Council and Police.
Apollo says...
7:58am Fri 12 Oct 12
Let's face it - if you wanted to run a bazaar from the Bronte Parsonage no-one could stop you least of all Bradford Council which cannot even control Bradford.