I've always wondered what the buildings were: https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/news...some-tlc-5848/
I've always wondered what the buildings were: https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/news...some-tlc-5848/
I'd thought it would have been turned into a museum, not housing: https://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/...vamp-1-8450806
Follow the money!
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.
WCC's getting involved. I wonder if the buildings will still just sit there and rot if the Council takes the site over: https://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/...sing-1-9037080
Sadly Lex, that usually happens. I wonder if after stabilisation they can pursue the owner for costs and ensuring the building is kept up to scratch?
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.
WCC have finally had to pull their fingers out: https://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/...dition-1332695
https://kenilworth.nub.news/n/counci...RVb-qES6gVmfqU
About time really.
It is a very important building Historically, the practice was to bring sick people into actual side isles of the church, or, build separate chapels. See the one at Dunwich in Suffolk. So this separate house is rare.
Last edited by margaret; 15-01-2021 at 12:35 PM.
“I doubt sometimes whether a quiet and unagitated life would have suited me - yet I sometimes long for it.”
- Lord Byron.
A good thing. I've been seeing the buildings slowly deteriorate for years.
It is a shame to see this building going to ruin which had an important part of Warwick's heritage. It should have been purchased long ago by the Council while they could have rescued it and turned it into a museum.
The conservation team at Warwick District Council are "deeply concerned" about the future of a historic building in the town.
Defined as "one of Warwick's most most important historic buildings", the Leper Hospital has been laying in ruin for many years and the council claims there are no future plans in place for the structure or its upkeep.
After the owner refused to sell, the council sent a Compulsory Purchase Order to the owner, but to no avail. The owner has once again objected, according to the council.
Both the council and Historic England have the money and plans to regenerate the site, which now remains under private ownership.
The site was purchased more than 30 years ago and is situated in Saltisford, comprising The Master’s House, St Michael’s Chapel and an Ancient Monument.
Warwick District Council’s portfolio holder for development Councillor John Cooke said: “With the ownership of a listed building such as the Leper Hospital comes the responsibility of its custodianship.
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/ne...O7vnHj2ajsAMLU
“I doubt sometimes whether a quiet and unagitated life would have suited me - yet I sometimes long for it.”
- Lord Byron.
Far better to put it to good use in my estimation..
http://ahfund.org.uk/news-source/201...leper-hospital
“I doubt sometimes whether a quiet and unagitated life would have suited me - yet I sometimes long for it.”
- Lord Byron.
CPO not compulsory, then?
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.
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