Cooke's Building
Cooke's Building is a Grade II listed building located at 104 Abbey Road in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England.[1]
Designed by Howard Evans for businessman Henry Whiteside, Cooke's Building was built in 1875. It is a five-storey building, including a basement and attic. It served as a furniture store for the majority of its history up until 1959 when its owners, 'H Cooke and Sons' entered liquidation.[2]
During the 1980s and 1990s, the basement of the Cooke's Building served as the Sub Zero nightclub, but lay vacant throughout the 2000s.[3] In 2012, a £2 million renovation was completed on behalf of Barrow Borough Council. Signal Film & Media, an arts-focused charity, became the primary tenants of Cooke's Building, using it as studios and offices.[3] Today it is called ‘Cooke’s Studios’ and houses many of Barrow’s arts, culture and media organisation.[4]
The building is bound by two other Grade II listed buildings – The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel and Oxford Chambers, the latter of which was formerly jointly-listed with Cooke's Building.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Cooke's Buildings, Barrow-in-Furness". English Heritage. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ^ "Sleuths to probe Barrow building". North West Evening Mail. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Signal Films Facilities". Signal Films. Archived from the original on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ^ "COOKE'S STUDIOS – Media & Arts Centre // Barrow in Furness, LA14 5QR". Retrieved 9 May 2025.