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Markham Moor services, A1 southbound

Originally constructed as a petrol station canopy, converted to a Little Chef in 1989, disused 2012 to 2019, re-opened as a Starbucks in December 2019.

 

Hyperbolic paraboloid thin shell roof from 1960–61 designed by architect Hugh Segar (Sam) Scorer and structural engineer Dr Hajnal-Kónyi. After a campaign to protect it, it was saved from demolition by the Highways Agency in 2004 when it was listed Grade II 27 March 2012.

 

How about a new campaign to clear away all the dross underneath the roof so that it can float free once more on its original 4 piers? See original image at:

 

www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&url=https://www.pinterest.c...

 

historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1402678

 

 

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Uploaded on September 22, 2021
Taken on September 17, 2021