Worcester: Art Deco Shops (i)
Posted in Architecture, Art Deco, Trips at 12:00 on 17 July 2012
Apart from the cinemas I featured last week Worcester was crammed full of deco architecture.
This shop has a nice rounded corner but its proprietors seem to be coy about themselves what with the canopies obscuring any name. I like the windows too.
This one seems to have been built in three goes – at least according to the pediments. 1925, as prominently here, 1932 and 1959 further along to the right.
This is the 1932 pediment which has Russell and Dorrell inscribed on it. I don’t know if that was the original owners or the builders. There seems to be a plaque missing on the lower level.
Then there was Boots, with nice detailing directly below the flagpoles. The ironwork is lovely too.
Tags: Architecture, Art Deco, Worcester, Worcestershire
Nick Taylor
11 August 2015 at 09:57
Russell and Dorell were probably the first there.
They were a classy shop in the the early 50s at least.
I remember going there with my mum.
I am from Worcester but moved away 40 years ago, but when I visit I am “enthralled” by the architectonic diversity – especially the Art Deco and the Victorian such as the Hop Market Hotel.
And of course the 1960s blunders!!!! Such as the Co-op and any flat roofed flats!Architects and Councils of the 60s SHAME ON YOU!What were you thinking!!!!
jackdeighton
11 August 2015 at 16:15
Nick Taylor,
Thanks for looking in – and for the info.
I only really looked out for the Art Deco when I was there. Worcester has a fair bit of it, too.