Reg.Nr. HA-2006/UK/09

St Paul's Church, Bristol

Important yet severely deteriorated example of neo-Gothic architecture and the focal point of the best 18th century squares to survive in Bristol. Grade I listed building, admired for its remarkable plaster ceilings and the Floral Trail framing the chancel arch. Redundant for ...
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Project details

Title:St Paul's Church, Bristol
Entr. year: 2006
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Bristol (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Church
Actual use:Since 2005 home of Circomedia, a circus school, but remains consecrated
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Daniel Hague, Thomas Paty - Architects
The Jury's citation: For the careful repair of a remarkable but decayed Neo-Gothic church and its sensitive adaptation as a circus and physical theatre school, generating considerable benefits for the local community.
GPS:51°27'40,3"N; 2°35'5,5"W
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Description:
Important yet severely deteriorated example of neo-Gothic architecture and the focal point of the best 18th century squares to survive in Bristol. Grade I listed building, admired for its remarkable plaster ceilings and the Floral Trail framing the chancel arch. Redundant for parish use. Repair and conservation of the stonework, fine masonry, structural carpentry, all roof finishes and guttering, windows, doors, wall and ceiling finishes, external works of railings. Provision of office, sanitary, educational and high-wire training facilities for the Circomedia circus and physical theatre school. The historic building is now open every day for all to see, behind a glass screen between the nave and vestibule - the area with a small café.