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'This is fantastic news!': Thousands cheer as Wolverhampton University School of Art building is granted Grade II-listing

Hundreds of people have taken to social media to share their joy at the Grade II-listing of Wolverhampton's iconic School of Art building.

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By Daniel Walton
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Hundreds of art lovers and former students have taken to social media to show their joy over a potential lifeline for the University of Wolverhampton's School of Art building.

Also known as the MK Building, the brutalist construct has dominated the Wolverhampton skyline for more than half a century.

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The School of Art (right) with Molineux visible to its left. Photo: Tim Thursfield

However, its future was left unsure when the university announced plans for its intended demolition as part of its plans to 'streamline' its estates. 

Now, hundreds of people have rushed to social media to show their support for a new Grade II-listed status that was handed to the building on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, on the advice of Historic England.