Ancient and Modern - some Lichfield Buildings
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Mill House
Built in the late 19th century, Mill House on Dam Street is perhaps
one of the best "Mock Tudor" or "Arts & Crafts" style buildings
in Lichfield. It is shown here just after repainting in 2018.
Photo - Lesley Bushell, 2019
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Sts Peter & Paul Church
The new Roman Catholic Church on Dimbles Lane was opened on 24th June,
1967 by Archbishop George Dwyer. The striking modern building, with
echoes of Basil Spence's work at Sussex University, was designed by
Timothy Armstrong of the Sutton Coldfield based architects, Gwilliam
& Armstrong.
Photo - Lesley Bushell, 2021
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The Police Mutual Building
The Police Mutual Assurance building on Queen Street was opened in two
stages from 1972. It stands on the site of the former City Gas Works.
The western extension, completed in 2000, was designed by Peter
Brownhill of the Lichfield based Duval-Brownhill partnership.
Photo - Frank Horsfall, 2005
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South Staffordshire College - Lichfield Campus
The new Lichfield Community College building was opened in May 1998
and has since been extended. The architect was Aiden Ridyard of the
Hickton Madeley partnership. The college merged in 2009 with Cannock,
Rodbaston and Tamworth colleges and is now known as the Lichfield
Campus of South Staffordshire College.
Photo - Frank Horsfall, 2005
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