This is a pretty apt subject for heritage weekend with a heavy dose of bitter irony. It´s official The Woodhouse, Hopwas is being demolished. Photos of the fenced off area appeared on the Midlands heritage forum and my spot listing application failed at the last hurdle with the ministry of culture. Many thanks for the support and information from people within heritage and others.
THE WOODHOUSE 1730-2010
September 11, 2010 by lorenzor
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