The detail is decorative feature on a framed building in Northwich.
These buildings were designed to withstand ground movement caused by rock salt mining and wild brine pumping. Buildings like this one currently used as estate agents - Meller Braggins are not typical of the early buildings but get the most attention. 21-23 High Street, Northwich.
The council are at last looking at the unique historic character of this group of buildings. In 1891 Thomas Ward declared that they were 'unique in the country'.
HLF have awarded a Stage 1 pass towards a grant of £1.5m towards the Historic Townscape Initiative. The stage 2 application should be submitted by April 2015.
Already much damage is being done to the surviving buildings - such as removal of original windows and replacement by pvc double glazed units. See the Bee Hive below.
The modern pvc windows have been added to the former pub within the last few weeks.
