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God’s House Tower in Southampton
Arts and Heritage Centre in Hampshire, Southern England – design by Purcell architects
30 Apr 2019
God’s House Tower
Architects: Purcell
Location: Southampton, Hampshire, England
God’s House Tower, a new £3.1million arts and heritage centre for the south coast

photo © Thierry Bal and a space arts
Following a £3.1million refurbishment this Grade 1 scheduled monument will reopen in September as a unique arts and heritage centre. Housing a permanent exhibition on the history of the 700-year-old building, GHT will also be home to two new gallery spaces showcasing specially commissioned contemporary art and period works from prestigious south coast collections.
photo © GregMoss and a space arts
The project will breathe new life into this iconic building, culturally reanimating the area and retelling the lost stories of GHT for new audiences. A full arts and heritage programme featuring exhibitions, events, workshops and talks is in development with high profile artists, writers, historians and performers already confirmed.
An in-house cafe with food and drinks from local providers, a community arts and heritage library and a shop selling a full range of GHT merchandise will complete the offer. The building’s launch will act as a catalyst in the rejuvenation of Southampton’s Old Town as well as bec...