Not all of Yorkshire’s treasured buildings are hundreds of years old. Here’s our top five structures you never knew were listed
1. GOLDTHORPE
This is one concrete building that is definitely not a monstrosity. When the amazing Grade II St John and St Mary Magdalene Church in Goldthorpe was built in 1916 it became only the second church in the world made from semi-ferro concrete. This was reckoned to be the building material of the future and needing little maintenance, which was especially appealing as the church was built during the Great War when skilled craftsmen were away fighting. Despite its modernity, the church was designed in an Italianate style and it soon became popular. Unfortunately the hopes for concrete didn’t materialise and rainwater corroding the iron work almost reduced the place to rubble. Architects trained in repairing ancient stonework had to learn new techniques to patch it up and ensure this marvel stands for many more years.
2. DALEKS ON THE HUMBER
This story is from the November 2017 edition of Yorkshire Life.
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