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