The Twentieth Century Society has hit out at proposals designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios which would see the demolition of a trio of historic Bristol bank buildings.

Plans to demolish Bank of England House, Bank House and Norwich Union House in Bristol and erect three office buildings in their place, with shops, bars and restaurants at street level are being strongly opposed by the organisation.

It is particularly concerned about the loss of the former regional branch of the Bank of England and Bank House, which have been labelled as of “poor quality materials and design” and “derelict” in the planning application.

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