Brutalist Preston Bus Station Granted Grade II Listing
The UK Heritage Minister, Ed Vaizey, has granted Grade II listed status to Preston Bus Station, a significant Brutalist structure established in the 1960s. This designation was influenced by campaigns from the Twentieth Century Society and other organizations, halting the local council's proposal to demolish the site. Preston Town Council leader Peter Rankin expressed disappointment over the decision. In related news, a Cold War bunker located in Gravesend and an electricity substation in Sheffield have also been awarded similar protection. Vaizey highlighted the necessity of safeguarding important modern architecture in addition to traditional historical sites.
Key facts
- Preston Bus Station receives Grade II listing.
- Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey made the decision.
- Twentieth Century Society campaigned for the listing.
- Preston Town Council leader Peter Rankin is disappointed.
- The listing derails local council demolition plans.
- A cold war bunker in Gravesend and a Sheffield substation also listed.
- Vaizey highlighted the value of modern architecture.
- The building dates from the 1960s.
Entities
Institutions
- Twentieth Century Society
- Preston Town Council
- Lancashire Evening Post
Locations
- Preston
- Gravesend
- Sheffield
- England