the modernist films

series#1 manchester : before 1939

Introduction

An introduction from Eddy Rhead.

During 2020 our events programme was limited due to the effects of Covid19, however with the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund we have produced a series of short films focusing on the modernist architecture of our chapter cities of Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Birmingham and Leeds.

These films will be released over the coming months and we hope that you enjoy them.

Episode 1.1:CWS

Redfern Building & Dantzic Building. Dantzic Street, Manchester.

Offices for the Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS)

W. A. Johnson and J. W. Cooper. 1936

episode 1.2:Kendals

Kendal Milne. Deansgate, Manchester.

Department Store

J.W.Beaumont & Sons 1939

EPISODE 1.3:SUNLIGHT HOUSE

Sunlight House, Little Quay Street, Manchester

Offices

Joseph Sunlight 1932