West Midlands

C20 West Midlands Broadway Tour 2017

Broadway Tour 2017 – Sunday 26 February 2017 10.30am

Known as the ‘show village’ of England, Broadway may appear as a typical Cotswold village unaffected by the Industrial Revolution, but very few buildings were not altered or ‘restored’ in the 20^th century. See how the early Arts and Crafts visitors to the village shaped the appearance of the 20^th century and how 21^st-century developments have continued this theme. We will see examples of the Arts and Crafts Cotswold style, neo-Cotswold style and even Arts and Crafts Brutalism. From private houses and workers’ housing to church work, hotel extensions, banks and a police station there is great variety to the tour. In the afternoon there will be a visit to the Gordon Russell Museum, showcasing one of the giants of 20th-century design.

Meet: at the War Memorial cross at The Green, (west end of) High Street, Broadway, at 10.30am.

Parking: there is lots of paid parking in the village, and no free parking. The most convenient is the one off Church Street, however there is a 4-hour limit on this except for 8 all-day spaces in front. Therefore I would advise you use the long-term car parking signposted when you enter the town.

Leader: Katriona Byrne – contact 07770670322 for the day.

Cost: £10 for members including entry to museum. £15 to non-members. (does not include lunch)

Booking: c20westmidlands@gmail.com – please mention your membership number

Capacity: approx. 20. There are limited numbers allowed on each tour of the museum so we may have to split into 2 groups.

Lunch: We shall book a restaurant with a soup and sandwiches plus more menu, but there are lots of options in the village.

Museum Tour: scheduled for 3pm.

Finish: 16.30 approx.