The Geffrye Museum
THE GEFFRYE MUSEUM, 136, KINGSLAND ROAD E2
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1226772
- Date first listed:
- 03-Jan-1950
- List Entry Name:
- The Geffrye Museum
- Statutory Address:
- THE GEFFRYE MUSEUM, 136, KINGSLAND ROAD E2
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1226772
- Date first listed:
- 03-Jan-1950
- List Entry Name:
- The Geffrye Museum
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE GEFFRYE MUSEUM, 136, KINGSLAND ROAD E2
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE GEFFRYE MUSEUM, 136, KINGSLAND ROAD E2
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Hackney (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 33533 83179
Details
1. KINGSLAND ROAD E2 5013 (East Side) ----------------- No 136 (The Geffrye Museum) TQ 3383 30/281 3.1.50. I
2. Erected circa 1715 by the Ironmongers' Company on land purchased by the bequest of Sir Robert Geffrye (d 1704). Long, U-shaped range of 2 storeys and basement, 15 bays in side wings and 20 at either side of central chapel in main east range. Chapel is taller, with 2 long, round-headed, windows flanking door in architrave with cornice on consoles, and tablet over with inscription. In niche above reproduction of figure of founder. Pediment above with clock and bell-cupola over. Whole building is of stock brick with red brick dressings and stone quoins to chapel. Tiled roofs, original, wood modillion cornice. Sash windows with glazing bars (mostly replaced) in moulded flush frames. Every 5 bays a 6-panel door with radial fanlight (replaced). Semi-circular stone steps to main entrance, plain steps to others, all with cast iron handrails. Small 1-storey lodge at west end of south wing. Almshouses acquired by LCC in 1910 and opened as a museum of the furniture trade in 1914 after internal alterations, mainly removal of upper floors and breaching partitions. Small graveyard to north of building.
Listing NGR: TQ3353383179
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 424239
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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