Church from Chemical Brothers’ ‘Brothers Gonna Work It Out’ artwork now Grade II* listed
nme.comThe Chemical Brothers’ compilation album ‘Brothers Gonna Work It Out’ has been given Grade II* status.As The Guardian reports, the Our Lady Of Fatima Church in Harlow, Essex was upgraded from a Grade II listed site by the government on the advice of Historic England.
The move will protect the modernist building’s historic and architectural significance.It is said that the church’s appearance on the cover of the dance duo’s 1998 album was not a factor in upgrading its protected status.However, the Old Lady Of Fatima Church’s innovative “in-the-round” design and freestanding altar in the centre of 500 seats did contribute to its significance, as did the building’s colourful glass windows.The church – complete with a tall needle spire – was designed by British architect Gerard Goalen between 1953 and 1954, and construction was completed in 1960.Sharing the news on Twitter yesterday (August 3), The Chemical Brothers’ Ed Simons wrote: “Harlow church on Chemical Brothers album cover granted protected status.
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