Ashton-under-Lyne Civic Society Building of the Year 2007

Ashton-under-Lyne Civic Society has named Oddfellows Hall, Stamford Street as its Building of the Year 2007.

The Grade II listed building has been restored by Rockpark (Ashton) Limited in a £2.5 million project to provide 16 luxury apartments and retail space.

The hall, built in 1855 as a showpiece meeting place for the then thriving Oddfellows movement in Ashton, fell into disrepair and partially collapsed in 1998. However, in 2004 Rockpark purchased the site and worked with Hyde-based architectural consultants and interior designers Philip Millson Architecture (PMA) to redesign and reconstruct the building within its existing outer shell.

Susan Knight, Chairman of the Ashton-under-Lyne Civic Society, giving reasons for the award, said “Oddfellows Hall is a good example of how a derelict building can be saved when private and public sectors work together. This building has been restored to its former glory with high quality workmanship and care and an imaginative interior has been created to ensure its future in the 21 st century. We hope this will set the standard for other regeneration schemes within the conservation area.”

The award plaque was donated by Mockridge Labels, Ashton-under-Lyne

For further information contact Geoffrey Entwistle

Tel: 0161 406 7877 e-mail:geoffrey@entwistle8037.freeserve.co.uk