The updated list includes the “Toast Rack” in Rusholme and the Essoldo Cinema in Stretford.
Now in its 35th year, the campaign group’s buildings at risk register aims to highlight the historical importance of some of the country’s forgotten local treasures. Many of the 1,500 plus buildings on the list nationally have been left to ruin and are in serious danger of being lost for good. In particular, SAVE advocates for the reuse and repurpose of these buildings in a way that would integrate them back into the communities they once served.
The 11 new Greater Manchester buildings represent a wide range of points in the region’s history – the oldest is a 16th century farmhouse in Altrincham and the newest building on the list is the distinctive Toast Rack, a former university building completed in 1960.
These entries are just the latest in a growing list of Greater Manchester architectural gems that are in need of attention, according to SAVE. Previous editions include the Theatre Royale on Peter Street and two Northern Quarter buildings on Oldham Street.
Here are the 11 new buildings on the SAVE Britain’s Heritage buildings at risk register.
The 11 new Greater Manchester buildings represent a wide range of points in the region’s history – the oldest is a 16th century farmhouse in Altrincham and the newest building on the list is the distinctive Toast Rack, a former university building completed in 1960.
![Located next door to Trafford Press, the Veno Building is designed in a distinctive Neo-Classical and Art-Deco style. SAVE said: "It was part of the Co-operative Press and is now part of the Orchid Point redevelopment site but is still standing derelict and disused."](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/20/14/29/veno-building.png?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. The Veno Building, Chester Road
Located next door to Trafford Press, the Veno Building is designed in a distinctive Neo-Classical and Art-Deco style. SAVE said: "It was part of the Co-operative Press and is now part of the Orchid Point redevelopment site but is still standing derelict and disused." | Google Maps
![Built in the early 19th century, this former mill was converted into flats in 2013 but closed in 2018. SAVE said: "Recently acquired for redevelopment, it is part of the interesting collection of industrial buildings in this quarter."](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/20/14/16/Empress-Mill.png?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. Empress Mill, Stretford
Built in the early 19th century, this former mill was converted into flats in 2013 but closed in 2018. SAVE said: "Recently acquired for redevelopment, it is part of the interesting collection of industrial buildings in this quarter." | Google Maps
![This former cinema turned bingo hall closed in 1997, although there have been rumour of its reopening. SAVE said: "Built in 1936 as Longford Cinema, this Grade II listed building features a dramatic curving roofline designed to look like a cash register - a reflection of the architect’s view of the film industry."](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/20/14/45/IMG_8053.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
11. Essoldo Cinema, Stretford
This former cinema turned bingo hall closed in 1997, although there have been rumour of its reopening. SAVE said: "Built in 1936 as Longford Cinema, this Grade II listed building features a dramatic curving roofline designed to look like a cash register - a reflection of the architect’s view of the film industry." | ManchesterWorld