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The Restoration
The Grade II listed Florence Institute occupies a unique place in the historyofyouth facilities as the first buildingin Great Britain to be constructed specificallyas a boy‘s youth club.Amarble plaque in the entrance lobbyreveals that it was built byBernard Halt,a former Mayor ofthe City,in memoryofhis Daughter Florence.It was erected in the hope that it might prove an acceptable place ofrecreation and instruction for the poor and workingboys ofthis district ofthe City“and opened for this purpose in 1889.
For 90 years it served its purpose admirably,although it did move awayfrom its founder‘s intentions from the end ofthe Second World War when it began to cater for the needs ofall the community,includingthe much neglected girls ofthe area.The Florence survived the Second World War but was badlydamaged byan arson attacksome years ago and has been unoccupied ever since.
For a full breakdown of the project, download the BREEAM Information PDF To find out more about BREEAM, go to their website.
For past and present footage of the restoration of The Florrie please click here
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Partner Organisations
Dingle Multi-Agency Centre Ltd run a successful Grade 2-listed community resource centre serving the same area, play a vital supportive role, and offer an award-winning business, operational and conservation model the Florrie can learn from.
Liverpool City Council Conservation Team: The scheme and the board has the full backing and support of the Conservation Department and The Buildings At Risk team and all have worked constructively and fruitfully at every stage of the process so far. This excellent relationship will only continue to strengthen.
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