NORTHERN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY SOCIETY Programme Sept

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1 NORTHERN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY SOCIETY Programme Sept Buildings visited on our 2014 trip to Herefordshire All Saints Brockhampton by William Richard Lethaby 1902 Berrington Hall by Henry Holland 1781 Photos by Derek Cutts

2 THE NORTHERN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY SOCIETY The Society was established in the 1970s. It aims to encourage the study and enjoyment of architecture, buildings, their contents and settings by organising lectures and visits. It usually holds its lectures in Newcastle upon Tyne and enjoys a close association with the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape of Newcastle University. THE LECTURE THEATRE Unless otherwise stated lectures are held in the Fine Art Lecture Theatre of Newcastle University. The location is marked by the blue oval. Doors open at 7.00pm, refreshments are usually available, and lectures start at 7.30pm. Disabled parking and easy access to the lecture theatre is available adjacent to the taxi bay and security cabin on Kings Road. St George s Church, Buxton Road, Heavily, Stockport, Cheshire. A major work by Architect Hubert Austin of Austin and Paley. Built Geoffrey Brandwood will talk about this practice in March.

3 PREVIEW VISIT TO THE BLACK GATE Evening Visit Thursday 18 September 2014 The Black Gate has benefited from a significant investment in the last year which will enable visitors to have access to this amazing building as well as to learn more about the stories of its many inhabitants. The visit will include: a tour round the interior of the Black Gate, learning more about what interpretation is being developed for the new displays and a chance to see the views from the new lift and hear more about the plans for opening to the public in THE ARCHITECTURE OF WILLIAM NEWTON Guide: Richard Pears Saturday 20 September 2014 William Newton began his career as a joiner, constructing classical buildings designed by the Palladian architect Daniel Garrett. This experience laid the foundations for his transition to a professional status, designing over forty country houses, civic buildings and churches, many of which survive to this day. This study day will look at the range of Newton s buildings, including the Newcastle Assembly Rooms, St Ann s Church, town houses at Charlotte Square, and country houses close to Newcastle that can be attributed to him based upon stylistic features and links to his known patrons.

4 Strawberry Hill: An Approach to Conservation Lecturer: Peter Inskip Wednesday 22 October 2014 Peter Inskip will describe the professional team s approach to the conservation of the villa and its garden, which were developed by Horace Walpole between 1747 and 1796 and became an icon of the gothic revival in both England and the United States. The work for the Strawberry Hill Trust was based on a Conservation Plan which involved meticulous research in the Walpole archives held by Yale University, as well as forensic examination of the building fabric. Throughout, the guiding principle was that the restoration should follow the authenticity of both materials and methods of construction. The Globalisation of Modern Architecture Lecturer: Robert Adam Wednesday 19 November 2014 Robert Adam compares the gradual homogenisation of economics and consumerism after the fall of the Berlin Wall with developments in architecture and urban design. Changes in the global economy in the following years, often described as globalization, are examined and it is demonstrated how they shaped new movements in architecture such as star architects, iconic buildings and critical regionalism. Adam also looks at the new conditions following the 2008 crash and speculates how cultural influence from the emerging economies may have an impact on the developed world.

5 Creating the Fantasy: The Buildings Of The 3rd Marquess of Bute Lecturer: Andrew McLean Wednesday 21 January 2015 Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute is the finest surviving gothic revival house in the United Kingdom. It was home to the 3rd Marquess of Bute, the greatest architectural patron of the age, and its creation involved some of the finest architects, designers and craftsmen working in Victorian Britain. Andrew McLean is former Head of Collections at Mount Stuart. Following his time in the north east with the National Trust he is now Head Curator of the National Railway Museum in York. A Brief Architectural History of Libraries Lecturer: James Campbell Wednesday 18 February 2015 Cambridge academic James W P Campbell spent five years researching and three years travelling the world with architectural photographer Will Pryce to produce The Library: a World History. They visited eightytwo libraries in twenty-one countries. In this lecture he will talk about the history of these extraordinary buildings and how they have changed through the centuries. At the same time he will discuss the problems involved in producing this book, which has now been translated into seven languages. It was published in 2013 by Thames and Hudson.

6 Gerard Baldwin Brown s Early Preservation Campaigns in Edinburgh Lecturer: Malcolm Cooper Wednesday 11 March 2015 In July 1880 Edinburgh University announced Gerard Baldwin Brown s appointment to the newly instituted Watson Gordon Professorship of Fine Art. In the fifty years that Baldwin Brown occupied the chair he not only undertook pioneering work on Anglo-Saxon architecture and culture but pursued a longterm and sometimes acrimonious campaign to preserve Edinburgh s historic buildings and monuments. This lecture will describe the man and his preservation activities, and will seek to explain what motivated a Professor of Fine Art to become involved in this challenging pursuit. The Planners Did Their Best : John Betjeman and the use of film as architectural propaganda Lecturer: Mark Tewdwr-Jones Wednesday 15 April 2015 The development of planning and architecture in the 20th century was characterized by the ascendancy of a professional elite who possessed vision and rationality to bring about radical change. At the same time, the introduction of early television in Britain enabled the arts and factual programmes to be communicated to a wider audience. As a skilful player of television and someone who was totally at ease in front of the camera, Betjeman turned many of his television broadcasts into personal statements against those issues he perceived as threatening Britain, and against those in charge of modernising the state.

7 Hereford Cathedral and Shobdon Church Stained glass photos by Derek Cutts NAHS TRIP HEREFORD JULY 2014

8 For Further Information about Events Please Contact: Ian Wells, 4 Swindon Terrace, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5RB telephone: events@northernarchitecturalhistory.org.uk Ideas for future events are always welcome! Christmas Event: December 2015 Annual General Meeting and Lecture: May 2015 Evening Walk: Early June 2015 Summer Trip: Late June / Early July 2015 Details to Follow Membership is by Annual Subscription Membership is due for renewal on 1 st March each year. If you wish to join please download the membership form from our website and send it to our treasurer. LESLIE STARKIE, 11 St. Leonard's Walk, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3SZ Telephone: SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE 2014/15 SEASON Individual subscription 14 Two people at the same address 18 Students in full time education 9 (for the academic year) Visit our Website for the Latest Information PDF copies of the latest programme can be downloaded from the site.