Description

DURHAM AND FRAMWELLGATE

NZ 2742 NE
10/71

CLAYPATH
(South side)
No. 69

GV
II

Mechanics' Institute, now saleroom. 1841 by Ignatius Bonomi and J.A. Cory.
Sandstone ashlar with Welsh slate roof. 2 storeys, 3 bays defined by pilasters
with flat rustications on first floor: ground floor completely rusticated but
for cellar plinth. Panelled double door and overlight in right bay, flanking
boot-scraper niches in plinth (scrapers missing). Sash windows with glazing bars
in plain reveals, breaking band on ground floor and architrave at top entablature.
First-floor sill band and prominent eaves cornice. Stone gable copings and
gable end chimneys.

Interior has main first floor hall with moulded egg-and-dart cornice, moulded
cases to ceiling beams on triglyph bracketed pilasters, ornamented roses and small
gallery at street end.

Listing NGR: NZ2768542698

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26453152

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