Sovereign Design House Open Afternoon Talk
Queen Street South, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate Campus, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3DH
Sovereign Design House was originally built in 1955, providing purpose-built washing facilities for the workers at the then-adjacent Broadbent Foundry. Open as Toast House café during term time and intermittently as an art gallery and event space, this is an opportunity for members of the public to explore this unique building which retains a number of original features.
Join us at 14:30, where local historian Chris Marsden will give a short illustrated talk on the history of this grade II listed former industrial amenities block. 1953 UK legislation made amenity blocks for iron foundries compulsory but instead of basic facilities Huddersfield architects produced this Frank Lloyd Wright inspired design with a sun terrace...
Timings & Tours
- Thursday 12 September:
- 14:30
Location & directions
Queen Street South, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate Campus, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3DH
- Directions:
- You can reach Sovereign Design House from Queen Street South or through the University campus, the building faces the Barbara Hepworth Building across the lawn.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Book your free place via eventbrite
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sovereign-design-house-open-afternoon-talk-for-heritage-open-days-tickets-943631345757
Additional information
Prior to this there will be a tour of the Jo Cox 'More in Common' Centre nearby on campus at 1200 - Please see other event.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
