Victorian Society publishes list of most endangered buildings in England and Wales
The Victorian Society has released its annual list of the most endangered buildings in England and Wales, highlighting ten sites at risk of decay or neglect. Among them are the Tees Transporter Bridge and a former working men’s club in Barrow-in-Furness, both of which require urgent attention. The society emphasizes the need for a coordinated national response to preserve these important structures for future generations.
- ▪The Tees Transporter Bridge has been closed since 2019 due to structural concerns and requires an estimated £60 million for repairs.
- ▪The Victorian Society's list aims to draw attention to at-risk Victorian and Edwardian heritage sites.
- ▪Eight of the ten buildings listed are at Grade II and two at Grade II*, indicating they already have some level of protection.
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The Derby school of art. Photograph: Andy SavageView image in fullscreenThe Derby school of art. Photograph: Andy SavageBuildings at riskVictorian Society publishes list of most endangered buildings in England and WalesTees Transporter Bridge and a former working men’s club in Barrow-in-Furness among sites at risk of decay or neglectMark BrownTue 28 Apr 2026 00.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 15.05 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTeesside’s Transporter Bridge, a disinfecting station in Hackney and a former working men’s club in Barrow-in-Furness have been included on a list ringing alarm bells for Victorian and Edwardian heritage.The Victorian Society has published its annual top 10 endangered buildings list, intended as a way of drawing national attention to at-risk places in…
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