was constructed in part around an existing oak tree that briefly survived being built around (at a higher level) until it succumbed to 'technical drowning' (undrained flooding) from about 2008. In March 2013, Intu Properties plc bought the property from its original owners, Legal & General, for £250.5 million. In June 2020, Intu Properties went into administration. In September 2021, property group 'Ellandi' took control of the centre. In April 2021, the new managers of the site announced that its original name, Midsummer Place, name was being reinstated. but to the locals it will always be referred to as 'The New Bit' Art A kinetic sculpture (Circle of Light, 1980) by Liliane Lijn hangs from the ceiling of Midsummer Arcade. The mechanism has not operated for many years. It was originally floodlit at night and is on the axis of the midsummer sun on which Midsummer Boulevard is roughly orientated. Silbury Arcade contains three bronze figures (Dream Flight, Flying Carpet and High Flyer, 1989) by Philomena Davidson Davis, former president of the Royal British Society of Sculptors. Nearby, in the "guest services lounge", a mosaic pavement (c. AD 320) from Bancroft Roman Villa is on display. These works were previously sited in Queen's Court. Before being redeveloped, Queen's Court also contained: a sundial and associated bollards (Bollards, 1979) by Tim Minett Oak Court contains: a stainless steel sculpture (Acorns and Leaves, 2000) by Tim Ward a replica of the Concrete Cows (1978) by Liz Leyh The Midsummer Place building contains: a bronze seat (Sitting on History, 1996) by Bill Woodrow a stained-glass window (2000) by Anne Smyth an animated clock with a frog that blows bubbles (2000), conceived by Kit Williams, and similar to the clock at Telford Shopping Centre. Pop video In 1981, the building and its surrounding vicinity were used for the filming of the music video Wired for Sound by Cliff Richard. Filming took place at the eastern end of Midsummer Arcade (the distinctive tiling outside the John Lewis department store being clearly visible), outside Norfolk House and in nearby underpasses. The building was also used as a location for still photography on the first self-titled album by Duran Duran. Grade II listing for original building In November 2008, English Heritage (the Government's advisor on historic buildings) recommended to the Culture Minister that the original building be designated a "II*" listed building which, the owners say, would