Art Deco Morning

An early start this morning, my work took me to the Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery at Princess Alexandra Walk.

This is a Grade II listed building, designed by E H Ashburner - it is steel framed and faced with local pink stone. The plan form is square with a central atrium containing the main staircase through three storeys plus basement.

Many of the internal features are listed including brass handrails, Art Deco clocks and beautiful wooden panelling.

This is a top down view of the fine Imperial staircase to all floors with brass handrail.

The Art Gallery contains treasures such as a specially commissioned L.S. Lowry, Francis Bacon and Henry Moore.

Well worth a visit if you are in the area.