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The '''Newman Brothers Coffin Furniture Factory''' is a disused factory building located Fleet Street in the [[Jewellery Quarter]] [[conservation area]], [[Birmingham]], |
The '''Newman Brothers Coffin Furniture Factory''' is a disused factory building located Fleet Street in the [[Jewellery Quarter]] [[conservation area]], [[Birmingham]], England. The building, which is [[Listed building|Grade II* listed]], was constructed between 1892 and 1894 to a design by Richard Harley for the firm. The Newman Brothers manufactured coffin furniture at the factory and remained there until 1999.<ref name=foster>{{cite book |last= Foster |first=Andy |title=Birmingham |series=Pevsner Architectural Guides |origyear=2005 |year=2007 |pages=160 |publisher=Yale University Press |isbn=978-0-300-10731-9}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Newman Brothers, brass founders and metal coffin fittings manufacturers, moved into the works in 1894. The company was set up by Alfred Newman and his three sons: Horace, George and John.<ref name=restoration/> During its time at the factory, the company produced some of the finest coffin furniture in the world that was used in the funerals for Sir [[Winston Churchill]], [[Neville Chamberlain]] and [[Diana, Princess of Wales]].<ref name=newlife>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/6355373.stm |title=New life for old coffin factory |date= |
The Newman Brothers, brass founders and metal coffin fittings manufacturers, moved into the works in 1894. The company was set up by Alfred Newman and his three sons: Horace, George and John.<ref name=restoration/> During its time at the factory, the company produced some of the finest coffin furniture in the world that was used in the funerals for Sir [[Winston Churchill]], [[Neville Chamberlain]] and [[Diana, Princess of Wales]].<ref name=newlife>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/6355373.stm |title=New life for old coffin factory |date=February 12, 2007 |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=September 16, 2008}}</ref> The owners and managers would have entered the building through the front entrance of the building whilst the poorer workforce would enter via the gated cart entrance. In the 1960s, the original single-storey range was demolished and replaced with a two storey brick building containing managerial, electroplating, warehousing and barrelling facilities.<ref name=dsp1>''Design Statement Part 1'', planning application reference number C/03367/08/LBC. Submitted to Birmingham City Council on June 20, 2008. Retrieved September 16, 2008 </ref> At its peak, the firm employed 100 people.<ref name=newlife/> In the 1950s, the company was exporting products internationally to [[West Africa]], India, [[Sri Lanka]], South Africa, the [[Caribbean]], Canada and [[Malta]].<ref name=restoration>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/your_birmingham/restoration/coffin_factory/coffin_factory.shtml |title=Coffin Factory to Rest in Peace? |month=August |year=2003 |publisher=BBC |accessdate=September 16, 2008}}</ref> |
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When the firm closed the factory in 1999, it was one of only three remaining coffin furniture manufacturers in England.<ref name=awm>{{cite web|url=http://ruralregenerationzone.com/news-media-events/news/2004/09/historical-birmingham-coffin-factory-throws-open-its-doors-to-the-public.aspx |title=Historical Birmingham Coffin Factory Throws Open its Doors to the Public |date=2004 |
When the firm closed the factory in 1999, it was one of only three remaining coffin furniture manufacturers in England.<ref name=awm>{{cite web|url=http://ruralregenerationzone.com/news-media-events/news/2004/09/historical-birmingham-coffin-factory-throws-open-its-doors-to-the-public.aspx |title=Historical Birmingham Coffin Factory Throws Open its Doors to the Public |date=September 7, 2004 |publisher=[[Advantage West Midlands]] |accessdate=September 16, 2008}}</ref> In 2000, the building received Grade II* listed status from [[English Heritage]].<ref>{{IoE|479976|- Grade II*}}</ref><ref name=bct>{{cite web|url=http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/GenerateContent?CONTENT_ITEM_ID=48685&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=0&MENU_ID=1651 |title=Birmingham Conservation Trust |publisher=Birmingham City Council |accessdate=September 16, 2008}}</ref> In March 2001, the Birmingham Conservation Trust carried out a feasibility study on the building and became worried about the threat of redevelopment and possible loss of the building. As a result, they appealed to [[Advantage West Midlands]] who purchased the building in 2002 and agreed to fund the Trust in their scheme to bring the building back into use.<ref name=dsp1/> |
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In 2003, the factory was [[List of Restoration candidates|one of the candidates]] on the first series of ''[[Restoration (TV series)|Restoration]]'' in late 2003.<ref name=restoration/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-viewers-to-vote-on-saving-uk-heritage-587339.html |title=TV viewers to vote on saving UK heritage |last=Beard |first=Matthew |date= |
In 2003, the factory was [[List of Restoration candidates|one of the candidates]] on the first series of ''[[Restoration (TV series)|Restoration]]'' in late 2003.<ref name=restoration/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-viewers-to-vote-on-saving-uk-heritage-587339.html |title=TV viewers to vote on saving UK heritage |last=Beard |first=Matthew |date=July 19, 2003 |work=The Independent |location=UK |accessdate=September 16, 2008}}</ref> It did not receive enough votes to reach the final. |
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In 2007, plans were announced by the Trust and a planning application was submitted on June 20, 2008 for the refurbishment of the factory building to create a visitor's centre and office space. If approved, the museum would be the only funereal museum in the United Kingdom.<ref name=dsp1/> |
In 2007, plans were announced by the Trust and a planning application was submitted on June 20, 2008 for the refurbishment of the factory building to create a visitor's centre and office space. If approved, the museum would be the only funereal museum in the United Kingdom.<ref name=dsp1/> |
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The plans to bring the building back into use were submitted for planning permission on June 20, 2008 and include retaining the shroud room, the stamp room and the offices for the visitor's centre whilst there will be commercial units to provide an income that will be used for the maintenance and upkeep of the building. The income from the commercial elements will only be used once the conversion work has been completed. The building will have a total area of {{convert|1048|m2|sqft|0}}. As part of the plan, the 1960s extension will be demolished and a new building housing educational facilities will be constructed. A badly deteriorated 19th century range will also be demolished.<ref name=dsp1/> |
The plans to bring the building back into use were submitted for planning permission on June 20, 2008 and include retaining the shroud room, the stamp room and the offices for the visitor's centre whilst there will be commercial units to provide an income that will be used for the maintenance and upkeep of the building. The income from the commercial elements will only be used once the conversion work has been completed. The building will have a total area of {{convert|1048|m2|sqft|0}}. As part of the plan, the 1960s extension will be demolished and a new building housing educational facilities will be constructed. A badly deteriorated 19th century range will also be demolished.<ref name=dsp1/> |
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The original building will not be altered, although it will be repaired where necessary and the existing slate roof will be stripped and replaced with Welsh slates. The plastic rainwater guttering will be replaced with cast iron whilst the modern company sign on the front will be removed and replaced with Victorian-style signage.<ref name=dsp1/> The plans were designed by Purcell Miller Tritton, although the original commissioned architects were [[Niall Phillips]] of [[Bristol]]<ref name=awm/> who merged with Purcell Miller Tritton.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.building.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=3090469 |title=Purcell Miller Tritton and Niall Phillips Architects merge |last=Shahmanesh-Banks |first=Nargess |date= |
The original building will not be altered, although it will be repaired where necessary and the existing slate roof will be stripped and replaced with Welsh slates. The plastic rainwater guttering will be replaced with cast iron whilst the modern company sign on the front will be removed and replaced with Victorian-style signage.<ref name=dsp1/> The plans were designed by Purcell Miller Tritton, although the original commissioned architects were [[Niall Phillips]] of [[Bristol]]<ref name=awm/> who merged with Purcell Miller Tritton.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.building.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=3090469 |title=Purcell Miller Tritton and Niall Phillips Architects merge |last=Shahmanesh-Banks |first=Nargess |date=June 29, 2007 |work=[[Building (magazine)|Building]] |accessdate=September 16, 2008}}</ref> The scheme will cost £3.4 million,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/other-uk-business/2007/02/14/new-lease-of-life-for-coffin-factory-65233-18622538/ |title=New lease of life for coffin factory |last=Duckers |first=John |date=February 14, 2007 |work=[[Birmingham Post|The Birmingham Post]] |accessdate=September 16, 2008}}</ref> of which £1.5 million will come from Advantage West Midlands.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.24dash.com/news/Local_Government/2007-02-12-1-5m-to-restore-coffin-works-in-Birmingham |title=£1.5m to restore coffin works in Birmingham |first=webmaster |date=February 12, 2007 |publisher=24 Dash |accessdate=September 16, 2008}}</ref> |
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The restoration scheme was approved by Birmingham City Council on |
The restoration scheme was approved by Birmingham City Council on October 16, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advantagewm.co.uk/news-media-events%5Cnews%5C2008%5C10/planners-give-visitor-attraction-and-studios-development-the-go-ahead-at-birminghams-coffin-works.aspx |title=Planners give visitor attraction and studios development the go ahead at Birmingham’s Coffin Works |last=Lakin |first=Richard |date=October 16, 2008 |publisher=Advantage West Midlands |accessdate=October 25, 2008}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.birminghamconservationtrust.org/current_coffin.htm Birmingham Conservation Trust: Newman Bros.] |
*[http://www.birminghamconservationtrust.org/current_coffin.htm Birmingham Conservation Trust: Newman Bros.] |
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Revision as of 01:42, 19 July 2010
| Newman Brothers Coffin Furniture Factory | |
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 The Newman Brothers Coffin Furniture Factory viewed from Fleet Street. | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Factory |
| Location | 13-15 Fleet Street, Birmingham, England |
| Coordinates | 52°28′55″N 1°54′27″W / 52.48194°N 1.90750°W |
| Construction started | 1892 |
| Completed | 1894 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Richard Harley |
| Awards and prizes | Grade II* listed |
The Newman Brothers Coffin Furniture Factory is a disused factory building located Fleet Street in the Jewellery Quarter conservation area, Birmingham, England. The building, which is Grade II* listed, was constructed between 1892 and 1894 to a design by Richard Harley for the firm. The Newman Brothers manufactured coffin furniture at the factory and remained there until 1999.[1]
History
The Newman Brothers, brass founders and metal coffin fittings manufacturers, moved into the works in 1894. The company was set up by Alfred Newman and his three sons: Horace, George and John.[2] During its time at the factory, the company produced some of the finest coffin furniture in the world that was used in the funerals for Sir Winston Churchill, Neville Chamberlain and Diana, Princess of Wales.[3] The owners and managers would have entered the building through the front entrance of the building whilst the poorer workforce would enter via the gated cart entrance. In the 1960s, the original single-storey range was demolished and replaced with a two storey brick building containing managerial, electroplating, warehousing and barrelling facilities.[4] At its peak, the firm employed 100 people.[3] In the 1950s, the company was exporting products internationally to West Africa, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the Caribbean, Canada and Malta.[2]
When the firm closed the factory in 1999, it was one of only three remaining coffin furniture manufacturers in England.[5] In 2000, the building received Grade II* listed status from English Heritage.[6][7] In March 2001, the Birmingham Conservation Trust carried out a feasibility study on the building and became worried about the threat of redevelopment and possible loss of the building. As a result, they appealed to Advantage West Midlands who purchased the building in 2002 and agreed to fund the Trust in their scheme to bring the building back into use.[4]
In 2003, the factory was one of the candidates on the first series of Restoration in late 2003.[2][8] It did not receive enough votes to reach the final.
In 2007, plans were announced by the Trust and a planning application was submitted on June 20, 2008 for the refurbishment of the factory building to create a visitor's centre and office space. If approved, the museum would be the only funereal museum in the United Kingdom.[4]
Future
The plans to bring the building back into use were submitted for planning permission on June 20, 2008 and include retaining the shroud room, the stamp room and the offices for the visitor's centre whilst there will be commercial units to provide an income that will be used for the maintenance and upkeep of the building. The income from the commercial elements will only be used once the conversion work has been completed. The building will have a total area of 1,048 square metres (11,281 sq ft). As part of the plan, the 1960s extension will be demolished and a new building housing educational facilities will be constructed. A badly deteriorated 19th century range will also be demolished.[4]
The original building will not be altered, although it will be repaired where necessary and the existing slate roof will be stripped and replaced with Welsh slates. The plastic rainwater guttering will be replaced with cast iron whilst the modern company sign on the front will be removed and replaced with Victorian-style signage.[4] The plans were designed by Purcell Miller Tritton, although the original commissioned architects were Niall Phillips of Bristol[5] who merged with Purcell Miller Tritton.[9] The scheme will cost £3.4 million,[10] of which £1.5 million will come from Advantage West Midlands.[11]
The restoration scheme was approved by Birmingham City Council on October 16, 2008.[12]
References
- ^ Foster, Andy (2007) [2005]. Birmingham. Pevsner Architectural Guides. Yale University Press. p. 160. ISBN 978-0-300-10731-9.
- ^ a b c "Coffin Factory to Rest in Peace?". BBC. 2003. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ a b "New life for old coffin factory". BBC News. February 12, 2007. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e Design Statement Part 1, planning application reference number C/03367/08/LBC. Submitted to Birmingham City Council on June 20, 2008. Retrieved September 16, 2008
- ^ a b "Historical Birmingham Coffin Factory Throws Open its Doors to the Public". Advantage West Midlands. September 7, 2004. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database ({{{num}}})". National Heritage List for England.
- ^ "Birmingham Conservation Trust". Birmingham City Council. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
- ^ Beard, Matthew (July 19, 2003). "TV viewers to vote on saving UK heritage". The Independent. UK. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
- ^ Shahmanesh-Banks, Nargess (June 29, 2007). "Purcell Miller Tritton and Niall Phillips Architects merge". Building. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
- ^ Duckers, John (February 14, 2007). "New lease of life for coffin factory". The Birmingham Post. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
- ^ "£1.5m to restore coffin works in Birmingham". 24 Dash. February 12, 2007. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
{{cite news}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - ^ Lakin, Richard (October 16, 2008). "Planners give visitor attraction and studios development the go ahead at Birmingham's Coffin Works". Advantage West Midlands. Retrieved October 25, 2008.
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