Description

TQ 3080 NW CITY OF WESTMINSTER AGAR STREET, WC2

72/117
9.1.70 Former Charing Cross
Hospital (East range)

G.V. II

Hospital. 1831-34 by Decimus Burton (with late C19 extensions of no interest),
as part of the West Strand improvements. Stucco, slate roof. Restrained Grecian
detail. 3 storeys with mid C19 attic storey plus dormered mansard, on basement.
17 bays wide in the rhythm 3;3;5;3;3, with centre and ends advanced. Ground
floor with banded rustication, has central Greek Doric portico with pediment.
Recessed, architraved, glazing bar sash windows. Bold stringcourse over ground
floor and main entablature above 2nd floor, balustraded parapet to attic.
Pedimented south return has 3 storeys and basement bowed projection with giant
engaged order of Grecian Corinthian columns through 1st and 2nd floors,
supporting an entablature with balustrade.

Survey of London; Vol XX.

Listing NGR: TQ3023980652

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26319445

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Recommended Books

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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  County Durham (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England) by Elizabeth Williamson Nikolaus Pevsner(1983-03-11)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings