Adams Building, Nottingham, College building in Lace Market district, Nottingham, England.
Description
The Adams Building is a seven-story structure in the Lace Market district with brick and stone walls displaying Victorian design elements throughout. The spacious industrial layout shapes how the entire historic area looks and functions today.
History
Thomas Adams commissioned architect Thomas Chambers Hine to design this facility in 1855, when it first opened as a lace warehouse. This construction marked a turning point in the district's industrial development.
Culture
The structure preserves stained glass windows from its original chapel, showing how education and religious life were linked during Victorian times. These windows remain visible reminders of that connection between faith and learning.
Practical
The building is easily reached via the nearby Lace Market tram stop or multiple bus routes, with the main entrance on Stoney Street. Visitors will find it well connected to local transport options.
Did you know?
The building contains a two-story central lightwell that originally used gas lamps to light the main display area for lace goods. This architectural feature shows how innovative 19th-century lighting technology was at the time.
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