Bilston Technical School, rear view © Alan Murray-Rust cc-by-sa/2.0

SO9596 : Bilston Technical School, rear view

taken 9 years ago, near to Bilston, Wolverhampton, Great Britain

Bilston Technical School, rear view

The rear of the building showing the extent of dereliction. The main floor window transoms and mullions are made from terracotta to match the front of the building.

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Built in 1896 for the promotion of Science and Art, as shown on the main facade. Now in a sad state of dereliction. A magnificent example of decorative terracotta work. Locally listed but clearly of very uncertain future.

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Grid Square: SO9596, 429 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Alan Murray-Rust (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Tuesday, 14 February, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 21 February, 2012
Geographical Context: Suburb, Urban fringe Educational sites Derelict, Disused
Building Material (from Tags): Brick
Material (from Tags): Terracotta
Date (from Tags): 1896
Former (from Tags): Technical College
Subject Location: OSGB36: SO 9515 9673 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:34.1024N 2:4.3792W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SO 9512 9671
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)