There have been plans to redevelop this hidden area for quite some time now and turn it into a Piazza style development of small restaurants and niche shops,not unlike York.There has been the usual planning controversy and the planners have thrown it back at the developers for amendments several times.
It is rumoured to be costing £8m and will link three main thoroughfares in Derby city centre with the addition of some luxury flats above the existing shops etc.It is called St James`s Yard due to the fact that it belonged to the very grand St James`s Hotel circa 1800 which stands next to it,albeit no longer a hotel and subdivided into many small business units.The hotel had stables,many bedrooms and servants quarters and a large beautiful ballroom which later became an auction room.It was very grand indeed in its day and the structure of the building remains and is particularly visible on the upper frontal elevation.
Also adjacent is a large tram shed circa 1867 which is to be retained and made into a courtyard with balconies.Demolition work has started and we keep a close eye on the project as it develops.
Team was JOHNO23,TIMEWARP and DRAMA QUEEN.
Anyway here are some pics as it is currently.
Looking down the yard to where the stables once stood.
A store above the old tram shed,lower part demolished,upper part being retained.
Main entrance to the tram shed.
Inside shed,showing original construction and signage.
Nice old sign.
I always have a favourite window shot
Its birthdate
Front view of old storeroom,showing partial demolition of unwanted sections.
Well worn steps.
Lonesome light fitting.
Many a roaring coal fire beneath these in tram managers office.
Old ceramic bell push.
Original stores and offices to side of tram shed.
A retired original window.
Part of the original cobbled yard,like this in several places,most covered over with tarmac etc
I wonder what this was for
Part of the old stables,now full of junk,I was attacked in here by an entire squadron of pigeons
A similar view with St James`s Hotel buildings in background.
An old lantern we found in the stables,looks like its made of lead
Old gymnasium buildings under demolition.
This one has got its own roof garden
This place is a hidden gem of an area,I dont like to see things get demolished,however they are largely demolishing tumbledown asbestos gymnasium buildings and garages and for once are retaining the historic and important bits.It will be interesting to see how this one turns out.Caution:Asbestos,loose masonry and lots of angry pigeons on site
It is rumoured to be costing £8m and will link three main thoroughfares in Derby city centre with the addition of some luxury flats above the existing shops etc.It is called St James`s Yard due to the fact that it belonged to the very grand St James`s Hotel circa 1800 which stands next to it,albeit no longer a hotel and subdivided into many small business units.The hotel had stables,many bedrooms and servants quarters and a large beautiful ballroom which later became an auction room.It was very grand indeed in its day and the structure of the building remains and is particularly visible on the upper frontal elevation.
Also adjacent is a large tram shed circa 1867 which is to be retained and made into a courtyard with balconies.Demolition work has started and we keep a close eye on the project as it develops.
Team was JOHNO23,TIMEWARP and DRAMA QUEEN.
Anyway here are some pics as it is currently.
Looking down the yard to where the stables once stood.
A store above the old tram shed,lower part demolished,upper part being retained.
Main entrance to the tram shed.
Inside shed,showing original construction and signage.
Nice old sign.
I always have a favourite window shot
Its birthdate
Front view of old storeroom,showing partial demolition of unwanted sections.
Well worn steps.
Lonesome light fitting.
Many a roaring coal fire beneath these in tram managers office.
Old ceramic bell push.
Original stores and offices to side of tram shed.
A retired original window.
Part of the original cobbled yard,like this in several places,most covered over with tarmac etc
I wonder what this was for
Part of the old stables,now full of junk,I was attacked in here by an entire squadron of pigeons
A similar view with St James`s Hotel buildings in background.
An old lantern we found in the stables,looks like its made of lead
Old gymnasium buildings under demolition.
This one has got its own roof garden
This place is a hidden gem of an area,I dont like to see things get demolished,however they are largely demolishing tumbledown asbestos gymnasium buildings and garages and for once are retaining the historic and important bits.It will be interesting to see how this one turns out.Caution:Asbestos,loose masonry and lots of angry pigeons on site
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