Ingham Pinnock Associates의 전문 컨설턴트가 우리 시청을 돌아 다니기 위해 3 일이 길지 않았습니다.. 팀은 미래에 대한 제안을 공식화하기 시작하기 전에 모든 구석 구석과 크 래니를 맵핑하려고 생각하는 한 두 배가 걸렸습니다..
이 팀은 지난주 전체 타운 협의회 회의에 그들의 주요 발견을 공식적으로 발표했습니다.. 초기 제안서에 따르면 건물을 역사적인 화려하게 복원하고 필요한 현대식 액세스를 설치하는 데 최대 1,500 만 파운드가 소비되어야합니다., 화장실과 주방 시설. In response to questions from vigilant Councillors the team was keen to point out that the initial proposals had received enthusiastic support from Historic England, the Government’s heritage watchdog and that as the building is Grade 2* listed (putting it in the top 6% of significant buildings nationally) any changes would need to be limited and carefully managed. Historic fixtures and fittings are included in the listing and would be retained. Other plans include a cafe and historic holiday apartments (with regular public access days) in parts of the building currently out of use.
The Maison Dieu, the oldest of the Town Hall buildings, was founded by Hubert de Burgh, then the Constable of Dover Castle in 1203. It was built to provide short term accommodation for pilgrims travelling to the shrine of Thomas a Becket at Canterbury, and for the care of wounded and destitute soldiers. Over the last 800 years the building has seen many owners and fulfilled many functions from military store to Council Chamber, from centre of local justice and punishment to concert hall. The Maison Dieu contains a collection of arms and armour and some fine paintings. It is also home to the famous unique Zeebrugge Bell given to Dover by the King of the Belgians in 1918. The painted stained glass windows depict notable historic events and date from 1873.
The team plan to be back in Dover at a later stage to continue to talk with local people – so your views matter.