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If you click on the link:
you can see the planning application documents for the revamp of the Old Low Light:
Main Range - Reopening of one east window, new
door in existing west door opening, new stone paving at south, new
signs, removal of stairs and partitions.
Modern Off Shot - new entrance door, bin store
doors and signs, internal alterations for stair and lift.
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| Reopening of one east window, on the first floor. "Its white gable was painted black and its light window blocked to obscure it as a navigational landmark when converted to Almshouses in 1806-8." A terrace of York stone to be laid along the south edge of the building |
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| Chimneys to be rebuilt |
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| Alteration to second floor to pitched roof, add terrace. |
The Old Low Light is a historic building within Clifford's Fort and close to the water's edge. Although it would be a very appropriate place to house a Heritage Centre, it's obvious from the photos here that renovation is needed. Also, appropriate adaptations would have to be made to meet standards required for public access.
ReplyDeleteNothing is definite and nothing is going to happen overnight but we look forward to progress!
We had a tour of the premises last week. Lots of rooms around corners, some practical old basic furniture left behind by previous occupants, a couple of broken windows [yobs!] and wonderful views from some upper windows.
ReplyDeleteOnly a few more days and we'll know for certain if the Old Low Light is to become the home of a Heritage Centre for North Shields.
ReplyDeleteWe have a mention in Fish Quay newsletter no 4, which will be delivered by volunteers to homes and businesses on and near the Fish Quay in the near future. If you don't get one, you'll be able to read it on line - the address will be here soon - or pick one up in the library.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/pls/portal/NTC_PSCM.PSCM_Web.download?p_ID=532801
ReplyDeleteThis is the link for Fish Quay Newsletter No 4