The Park Road railway warehouse was lauded as a Victorian gem for its unusual curved structure - but some thought it was an 'abomination' and a depressing reminder of darker days
A lost Greater Manchester landmark couldn't find a saviour despite being put on the market for just £1.
Goods sheds played a vital role in the British economy for over 100-years, handling Britain's freight traffic. In the words of Historic England, these buildings "were the hub through which raw materials arrived and finished goods were forwarded to customers." "This is a constant reminder of the sweat and toil of days gone by," said Cllr Fred Yates. Adding it was monstrous and an abomination in the town.But, following a public enquiry, plans to demolish the building were rejected due to its architectural and historical interest. In 1987, Oldham Council put the building for sale for just £1, hoping to sell it to a bidder with the best idea of how to redevelop it and bring new business to the town.
However a row over costs meant this plan was also scrapped. In 1998 the council joined forces with a private investor and drew up plans to turn the warehouse into a specialist shopping centre, rail museum and children's play space. But that scheme also failed to materialise.In 2012, officers from English Heritage and Oldham Council's building control team made an emergency inspection of the Grade II-listed building after parts of the roof and the elevations collapsed.
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