OXFORD CIRCUS W1, 250-270, REGENT STREET W1
250-270, REGENT STREET W1
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1227716
- Date first listed:
- 22-Nov-1973
- List Entry Name:
- OXFORD CIRCUS W1, 250-270, REGENT STREET W1
- Statutory Address:
- 250-270, REGENT STREET W1
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1227716
- Date first listed:
- 22-Nov-1973
- List Entry Name:
- OXFORD CIRCUS W1, 250-270, REGENT STREET W1
- Statutory Address 1:
- 250-270, REGENT STREET W1
- Statutory Address 2:
- OXFORD CIRCUS W1
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:
- 250-270, REGENT STREET W1
- Statutory Address:
- OXFORD CIRCUS W1
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- City of Westminster (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 29049 81190
Details
TQ 2981 SW CITY OF WESTMINSTER REGENT STREET Wl 57/21 (east side) 22-11-73 Nos 250 to 270 (even) GV II Block of offices and shops framing the south east quadrant of Oxford Circus and the approach. 1912 design by Sir Henry Tanner, completed 1913. Portland stone cladding steel frame, slate roof. Classical style with Beaux Arts details. Part of a symmetrical composition with the other 3 quadrant blocks framing the circus. 4 tall storeys and double attics in steep mansards and pavilion roofs. Upper floors, including returns, organised with projecting pavilions flanking the long south range and the quadrant, the fenestration grouped in sequence from south end of block as follows: 3; splayed corner; 1; 3; 29; 3; 3 to quadrant and 3 to Oxford Street. Ground floor shop fronts articulated by pilasters with wreathed shields crowned by cherub heads. Upper floors have architraved bronze casements, those on 2nd floor with alternating pediments. Pavilions have giant order of Ionic columns and pilasters, enriched aprons and bronze balconies to centre windows; central stone dormers carried up into attic with open pediments; similar dormer treatment to centre 3 bays of long south range. The quadrant has giant Ionic columns dividing tripartite, bronze pilastered and framed windows. Main entablature below attic with balustraded parapet. Corniced dormers; stone- chimney stacks; roof ridges with bronze crestings and triumphal ornaments.
Listing NGR: TQ2905681185
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 425634
- 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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