Clifford’s Tower - Who decides: the people or English Heritage ? by W Ed Clarke https://padlet.com/weclarke765/tvis4ei0b4a en-us 2016-10-30 16:49:30 UTC 2016-10-30 17:24:29 UTC hello@padlet.com BBC NEWS http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/england/york_and_north_yorkshire weclarke765 https://padlet.com/weclarke765/tvis4ei0b4a/wish/134092709 Clifford's Tower 'toilet block' visitor centre approved
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The centre will be used for ticketing and for informing visitors about the history of the 13th century building

Plans to create a new £2m visitor centre criticised for resembling a toilet block have been given the green light.

English Heritage want to build the centre adjacent to 13th Century Clifford's Tower in York.

The organisation said the project would enhance access to the site and work would begin in November,

One councillor described the plans as "an act of vandalism" but the majority voted in favour of the proposals.

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Objectors claimed building the centre into the base of the tower's mound would destroy the view and have a detrimental effect on the appearance of the area.

Ward councillor Johnny Hayes had urged the planning committee to reject the plans.

"It reminds me of a toilet block but it is not the building at issue, it is the position at the base of the mound that people are objecting to," he said.
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The bulk of concerns about the scheme relate to the construction of the centre at the base of the mound

Council officers said the proposed work, which includes new viewing platforms within the tower itself, would have the potential to "greatly enhance" the visitor experience.

Councillor John Galvin said: "Historically it is an iconic building but there is nothing there to tell you about it.

"People demand and expect to have decent interpretation of historic buildings."

Dr Jeremy Ashbee, head properties curator at English Heritage, said: "An enormous amount of care was taken in preparing the planning application, in consultation with planners, designers and members of the public.

"We are thrilled to have permission to go-ahead with this project."


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Clifford's Tower
  • The stone tower was built in the 1250s replacing an earlier wooden structure
  • It sits on top of a castle mound created by William the Conqueror in 1068
  • It was the site of a major attack on the city's Jewish community in 1190
  • The stone tower was reduced to a shell by a fire in the 1680s
  • It is the only remaining structure of the city's castle. Most of the buildings were destroyed in the 18th and 19th Centuries when the city's court and prison were built
  • The tower was surrounded by the Victorian prison until the 1920s

Source: English Heritage

]]> 2016-10-30 16:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/weclarke765/tvis4ei0b4a/wish/134092709 CLIFFORD'S TOWER, YORK                                                                Open Daily 10am - 5pm See                 ADDRESS: Tower Street, York,                                                                                            The stunning panoramic views over Old York from the top of Clifford's Tower, make it the ideal starting point for any visit to the city. There's plenty to discover at this imposing tower standing proud on its high mound. It is almost all that remains of York Castle built by William the Conqueror, and has served as a prison and a royal mint in its time.English Heritage has received approval on plans to enchance the visitor experience at Clifford's Tower. Significant investment at the York landmark will create a new viewing platform at the top of the tower, suspended metal walkways within the tower giving access to previously unseen features and a welcoming visitor centre at the base of the mound.  Find out more about our plans and planned closures.                                                                   FROM: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cliffords-tower-york/#topofeventtimeline                                      ENGLISH HERITAGE weclarke765 https://padlet.com/weclarke765/tvis4ei0b4a/wish/134093104  



]]> 2016-10-30 17:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/weclarke765/tvis4ei0b4a/wish/134093104 To: YORK CITY COUNCILSTOP ENGLISH HERITAGE MAKING CLIFFORD'S TOWER LOOK LIKE DISNEYLAND!                                               A Campaign created byAndres Jaroslavsky    A HUGE overhaul of Clifford’s Tower - including a controversial new visitor centre -has been approved by councillors, despite further stinging criticism. City of York Council’s planning committee met on Thursday night and voted 11-3 in favour of English Heritage’s plans of building a visitor centre into the base of the motte and new walkways and stairwells inside the tower. The design it is not just ugly beyond belief, it destroys the view of Clifford tower and the hill, just to allow English Heritage to put a shop.                                                               MAKE COUNCILLORS TO LISTEN TO THEIR LOCALS! PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION TO STOP THIS                                                        Why is this important? Because Councillors should listen to the people, and respect their opinions.1,059 of 2,000 signatures              Sign the petition                                                     First Name?                                                      Last Name                                                 Email                                                            Postcode                                                           Your personal information will be kept private and held securely. By submitting information you are agreeing to 38 Degrees keeping you informed about campaigns and agree to the use of cookies. Privacy policy                     LAST SIGNED BY:Jeni S.34 minutes ago  Heather M.35 minutes ago                         Claire h.36 minutes ago                           Caroline G.36 minutes ago                         Elizabeth P.39 minutes ago                       SHARE ON Facebook Twitter  Email CATEGORYPlanning Flag this petition for review                                                        Reasons for signingEnglish Heritage are supposed to enhance our appreciation of this special site, not completely ruin it. No visitor centre at all would be preferable to this, which really harms our appreciation of the building, This should never have been approved due to the very negative impact on the setting of the building which in no way is justified because of whatever interpretation is added. It's like shooting a beautiful animal so you can hang it on the wall and say how great it looks             Nicholas R. about 18 hours ago  An ugly innapropriate design. This is typical of the vandalism inflicted on English cities by so many pig-headed and plebeian councillors who neglect the vital importance of aesthetic conserations, especially in historic places.   David S. about 22 hours ago  An unfortunate attempt to blend historic styling with modern construction better suited to HRH Charles and Poundbury, sited badly to detract from the tower itself when there's plenty of wasted space of Tower Carpark adjacent that could be better used for a visitors centre that doesn't feel it has to mock the towers style whilst skulking in its its shadow.Gavin W. about 22 hours ago                                   Read more Updates about an hour ago1,000 signatures reached about 18 hours ago 500 signatures reached a day ago100 signatures reached a day ago 50 signatures reached a day ago25 signatures reached 2 days ago10 signatures reached                                           TM 38 Degrees | 2014 Registered Company No. 6642193CampaignsNewsTips and GuidesAboutContact usTerms of use weclarke765 https://padlet.com/weclarke765/tvis4ei0b4a/wish/134093928  ]]> 2016-10-30 17:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/weclarke765/tvis4ei0b4a/wish/134093928