Spring Gardens is an important thoroughfare in

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. This L-shaped street, formerly the centre of the

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ing industry, has five Grade II listed buildings and is part of the Upper King Street conservation area.

Location

King Street runs from Market Street to the north to the eastern end of King Street, then turns left (south-east) crossing Mosley Street, continuing as Charlotte Street.

Notable buildings

Five buildings are listed Grade II.City Planning Department (1985) ''Manchester's Architectural Heritage''. Manchester: City Council ;Even nos. (west side) * Tootal House, John Radcliffe and Associates 1982 * Lowry House, with a 58-metre tower, Arthur Smith and Associates 1975-76 *Nos.60 and 62. A former warehouse, built in 1881-1883 by

Alfred Waterhouse Alfred Waterhouse (19 July 1830 – 22 August 1905) was an English architect, particularly associated with the Victorian Gothic Revival architecture, although he designed using other architectural styles as well. He is perhaps best known f ...

, then occupied by Minster Insurance. Grade II. ;Odd nos. (east side) * The Post Office, Cruikshank & Seward (1969). There has been a Post Office in Spring Gardens since 1623, this building was the largest post office in the north of England when built. The upper interior wall are lined with bold fibreglass panels, in the style of

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however the designer remains mysteriously anonymous. * Amethyst House by Howitt and Tucker. 1973 * 1 York St, Former

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. Grade II*. 1902 by

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. * No.41 Waterhouse's 1888-1890 building for the National Provincial Bank. Grade II. * Nos.43 and 45. Lancashire & Yorkshire Bank, 1890 by Heathcote & Rawle. * No.47. The commercial Union Assurance Society building, built by

in 1881. Former Barclay's Bank. Grade II. * No.49. Formerly a warehouse designed by Clegg & Knowles in 1879. Grade II. File:Manchester 43-9 Spring Gardens 1228pc.JPG

References

;Notes ;Bibliography * * *

External links

Listed buildings in Manchester by street (S)Downloadable map of the Conservation area
Streets in Manchester Shopping streets in Manchester Tourist attractions in Manchester {{GreaterManchester-stub

Location

Notable buildings

See also

References

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