ID:265 | Open in NocoDB | Type:Photo | Themes:21 | Attachments:1 | Finding:55 chars | Connections:0→0 | Location:52.51026714954826, -2.082709970128033 | Weather:None | Date:Sunday 1 January 1905 | Press 'D' to close

Dudley Time Portal

"Dudley's Edwardian Market Place pictured around 1905."
Added to Archive Thursday 20 January 2022
Experienced Sunday 1 January 1905
Last Updated Tuesday 27 January 2026
Location 52.51026714954826, -2.082709970128033
Type Photo
Themes Aesthetic Architecture Beauty Change Consumption Difference Familiar Identity Life Lingering Memory Missing Old Past People Shelter Stillness Survival Transport Unfamiliar Words
What was/is/if What was
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High street facade colour palette - High street facade colour palette south.png
Building Deterioration There was a familiar aesthetic regarding the buildings during the initial site visit to Dudley High Street. However, a large proportion of the façades that look onto the street have noticeable damage, graffiti or structural issues. With that said, these images (right) are an insight into some of the damage. If the local authorities saw the high street as a priority, then damages and aesthetics would have been resolved and fixed. However, as there are multiple damages, this assumes that this high street is not one authority wish to preserve. That said, this opens an opportunity. Instead of being a conservationist and repairing these buildings to their former glory, why not make them a statement piece within the high street. Possibly by placing a blanket ban on all of the current materials seen on the street. Instead, any repairs must be in Zero carbon / Carbon negative materials. This could then become an educational street with great architectural character. Both combined may increase the high streets footfall. The first step would be to highlight any listed buildings or monuments within the high street. - Ryan Cooksey Building Deterioration.png
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The top edge on the Duncan Edwards Memorial statue in the market square. What you're looking at is fossilised sea life of a good million + years ago. - IMG_7264.jpeg
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The first Stepping Stone project looks into designing multifunctional furniture for Dudley High Street to provide opportunities for a regenerative community, focusing on how the high street can be occupied with resilience. Initially, the stalls act as market stalls to provide opportunities for enterprises and small businesses to begin thriving and encouraging the High Street to become a place of inclusivity. However, the stalls can extend out into outdoor seating arrangements, which can become an extension of the community kitchen and during events can become a part of the whole atmosphere. By extending the furniture, they can connect together and become a large spread where people can sit together and enjoy company. It creates a lowered centre space so children can sit together, or paint on the surfaces. We decided to focus on furniture because we felt the importance of it can go unrecognised. We felt through the design of this market stall, many memories can be created and attached to these items, and become valuable assets within the community. - 1_OZxPTXXsNAi7K07s8cozeQ.png