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Scaffolding finally removed from Carriageworks
After three years hidden behind scaffolding, the famous facade of the Carriageworks can now once again be seen.
Designed in the Bristol Byzantine style and formerly on the English Heritage Buildings at Risk Register, the building on Stokes Croft now forms part of a new residential development.
The middle arch will soon provide access to a central courtyard for residents, with retail set to comprise ground floor spaces.
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The Grade II-listed Carriageworks facade has been revealed after three years hidden behind scaffolding – photo: Martin Booth
PG Group director Stuart Gaiger said: “We were unable to save the structure behind the facade because it was severely fire damaged and had been in ruins for years but we have built on the same footprint to create six new apartments and two retail units
“Our saving of the old Carriageworks façade to make it an eye -catching feature of the Stokes Croft street scene for the 21st century is truly representative of our whole ethos when it comes to inner city regeneration.”
Originally founded in 1804, the original carriageworks displayed horse drawn carriages on three floors at the front with the works covering a large area behind.
After the Second World War the site was taken on by Andersons Bristol Rubber Company, with builders recently discovering the remains of a bomb-proof basement it is believed that war bonds, ration books and propaganda leaflets are believed to have been printed.
Carriageworks before redevelopment – photo: Bristol24/7
Main photo: Martin Booth
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