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Going....Gone.

Photos of the demolition of the post 60s old school and the move to the new school. More photos of the demolition of both Roper and Tamworth Road sites can be seen at Rob Glovier's web site. See Hot Links Section.
Let us remind ourselves of the wonderful detail of the old grade 2 listed building. The special bevelled bricks, the ornate carved lintels and the stained glass windows. Photo from David Wardell - 26 March 2006.
IMG_0615 		Another nice detail - and practical also - it's a ventilation shaft which helped keep the building cool in summer. It is not a bell tower as many may have thought. Photo from David Wardell - 26 March 2006.
IMG_0614 		Some may have loved this, but surely not for it's architecture! Photo from David Wardell - 26 March 2006.
IMG_0609 		Panned out a bit here - also still standing is the admin block. Photo from John Simpson - 28 March 2006.
2006-03-070 		The Science block still stands but the windows upstairs are being taken out. This building was only two stories in my day - 1968. Another floor being added later. Photo from David Wardell - 26 March 2006.
IMG_0610 		And now it's gone - except just one corner of the Science Block still stands. Photo from John Simpson - 25 April 2006.
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9th May and the Science Block has gone. Photo from John Simpson.
2006-05-018 		Photo taken 3 June 2006 by David Wardell.
IMG_0671 		Photo taken 3 June 2006 by David Wardell. So where was the Science block?
IMG_0672 		For Auction by Colliers CRE. It says 18 May 2006 but this has been postponed and now due to be auctioned in July. Guide price is £650,000 to £700,000. Any bidders? Their web site is: www.colliers.com/Markets/UnitedKingdom/ Photo from John Simpson.
2006-05-020 		Ground floor windows are clad in steel to protect them from debris. Photo from David Wardell - 26 March 2006.
IMG_0613 		Photo taken 3 June 2006 by David Wardell.
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This view from the canal hasn't been seen for many years. Photo from John Simpson.
2006-05-027 		Photo taken 3 June 2006 by David Wardell.
IMG_0681 		Some nice seats to relax in the sun! Photo from John Simpson.
2006-05-032 		Piles of rubble from the demolished newer bit. Photo from John Simpson.
2006-05-034 		Photo taken 3 June 2006 by David Wardell.
IMG_0678 		Photo taken 3 June 2006 by David Wardell.
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Photo taken 3 June 2006 by David Wardell.
IMG_0673 		Somethings gone here - sports hall next! Photo from John Simpson - 28 March 2006.
2006-03-069 		Photo taken 3 June 2006 by David Wardell.
IMG_0677 		The demolition gets underway on the newer parts of the Upper School. Photo from David Wardell - 26 March 2006.
IMG_0611 		New foot bridge constructed over canal to give access to the new school - you can just see it in the distance under the bridge. The new school is built on the Lower School site - known as Roper School in my day. Vehicular access to the new school is from Thoresby Road. Photo from John Simpson - 28 March 2006.
2006-03-072 		So this is the wonderfull new school! It looks like the fictional HQ of Sushine Desserts. (CJ - Reginald Perrin fame) Photo from John Simpson - 28 March 2006.
2006-03-075
The Headmaster's old bookcase in the foyer of the new building. Newly restored - It looks superb, but shame there is nothing in it. Photo from John Simpson - 28 March 2006.
2006-03-074 		Sale Notice from Colliers CRE web site. PDF file for download is next.
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Sale Details - click on the PDF icon to down-load to your computer the sale details for the Tamworth Road Site. This may take a little while for some users. 		SUMMARY OF EXTRACT FROM EREWASH BC PLANNING BRIEF: 1) New residential development including 2-4 story waterside apartments and 2-3 story family townhouses. 2) Brookside community 'green'. 3) New bridge link. 4) Canal widening to provide moorings and associated car parking by relocating the former footbridge. 5) dotted line is prop site of mooring basin and road bridge replacing footbridge. 6) Strong building frontage. 7) New footpath along Golden Brook. 8) Improved towpath and public open space. 9) New landmark waterside restaurant. 10) Tree planting. 11) Former Long Eaton School converted to provide workspace and community / training facilities. For full description see PDF download.
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Click on this file to see the whole of EBC planning brief. When loaded - use rotate tool to turn text to read from screen. 		For Sale by Informal Tender - see planning brief for details. Is the planning brief too restrictive?
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As seen July 2006.
2006-07-036 		Hard to imagine that there were school buildings here!
2006-07-037

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