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Building record MDR13908 - Blue Boy Public House, Wiltshire Road, Derby

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Dated 1935. One of a trio of large public houses designed by Browning and Hayes for Offiler’s Brewery Company. An essay in the International style using an “Ocean liner” metaphor. 2 storey, brick rendered with a flat roof. Horizontal casement windows, tiled coursing over. Curved ends to façade with central tower funnel feature, with glazed projection. One of a number built in similar style e.g. Blue Peter [SMR 32686] and Blue Pool [SMR 32755]. (1)

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  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Derby City Council. 2010. City of Derby Local List. p 38.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 3709 3713 (39m by 42m)
Civil Parish DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE

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Jul 3 2013 3:28PM

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