Albert Ball Memorial Homes

Albert Ball Memorial Homes
Location: Lenton, Nottingham, England
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Built: 1922
Built for: Alderman Albert Ball
Architect: Arthur Brewill
Architectural style(s): Renaissance Revival style
Listed Building – Grade II
Location of Albert Ball Memorial Homes in Nottinghamshire

The Albert Ball Memorial Homes were erected in 1922 in Lenton, Nottingham.

Alderman Albert Ball commissioned the building of the Albert Ball Memorial Homes in Lenton to house the families of local servicemen killed in action, in memory of his son, Albert Ball.

Opened on 7 September 1922, the homes featured some unusual design elements. The building, containing eight residences, was built to evoke an aircraft, with the homes the wings, and the central porch reminiscent of a cockpit. The two centre homes had curving doors, windows, and walls that also fit the theme. Windows on the row are suggestive of propellers. They were also built with ease of use for the elderly in mind. The Albert Ball Memorial Homes were Grade-II listed in 1995.[1]

War memorial

The Lenton War Memorial, located in front of the homes, includes Ball's name and was also paid for by the Ball family.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Albert Ball Memorial Homes". The National Heritage List for England. English Heritage. http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1246781. Retrieved 8 October 2011. 
  2. ^ "War Memorial at Albert Ball Memorial Homes". The National Heritage List for England. English Heritage. http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1246782. Retrieved 8 October 2011.