Description

1. DALE ROAD NORTH
1390 DARLEY DALE

Whitworth Institute
SK 26 SE 10/87

II

2.
Late C19. Stone. Comprises 2 large blocks, that on left of 2 lofty storeys
having 5 transomed mullioned windows, 3 breaking above eaves and gabled;
arcade of 5 arches to ground floor with transomed mullioned windows and
moulded doorway behind; moulded bands; coped end gables with kneelers and
ball-head finials to all gables; tall clustered stacks; pinnacled lantern;
green Westmorland slates. On the left-hand side a single-storeyed convex
wing, forming link with Whitworth Hotel, has an 8-light transomed mullioned
window, pilasters and open balustrade above cornice. The Assembly Hall
on right-hand side has 3 3-light mullioned windows with gables above parapet;
moulded doorway to left surmounted by a 3-light mullioned window and enriched
panel; coped and voluted end gables with side pilasters; ball-head finials
to all gables; raised lantern-light overall; green Westmorland slates;
advanced single-storeyed bay to left with 2 6-light transomed mullioned
windows, pilasters, open balustrade above cornice and set-back gable with
ball-head finials and recessed enriched panel. Tied with the Whitworth
Hotel and of similar design.

Listing NGR: SK2748062885

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Whitworth Institute at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q26540156

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