Former Samaritans Hospital for Women, 161 Marylebone Road NW1 NW1 - Westminster, City of
Hospital building dating from 1889-90 by WC Habershon and F Fawkner. Bold classical style building with a symmetrical front incorporating a giant pilaster order and faced in red brick and terracotta with a slate roof. Vacant and in need of internal repair and conservation and with plant growth on the external elevations. Repair works have been progressed (2024) on site seeking to make the building watetight but discussions are ongoing with regards to its refurbishment and long term use.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- SAMARITAN HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II
- List Entry Number:
- 1239818
- Local Planning Authority:
- Westminster, City of
- Site Type:
- Health and welfare > Hospital
Location
- Building Name:
- Former Samaritans Hospital for Women
- County:
- Greater London
- District / Borough:
- Westminster, City of
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- A
- Ownership:
- Health authority
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II, CA
Contact Details
Alistair Taylor (LPA) 02076416000
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England