10, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1, 20 AND 21, KING STREET SW1
10, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1235858
- Date first listed:
- 05-Feb-1970
- List Entry Name:
- 10, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1, 20 AND 21, KING STREET SW1
- Statutory Address:
- 10, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1235858
- Date first listed:
- 05-Feb-1970
- List Entry Name:
- 10, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1, 20 AND 21, KING STREET SW1
- Statutory Address 1:
- 10, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1
- Statutory Address 2:
- 20 AND 21, KING STREET SW1
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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:
- 10, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1
- Statutory Address:
- 20 AND 21, KING STREET SW1
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 29320 80216
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 19/06/2014
TQ 2980 SW
81/109
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
ST. JAMES'S STREET SW1
No. 10 (including nos. 20 and 21 King Street)
(Formerly listed as No 10 ST. JAMES'S STREET SW1, (including No 21 King Street))
5.2.70
GV II
Built as the St. James's Bazaar, now offices. 1832 by Sir James Pennethorne, a neo-classical design with alterations in 1897 (heightening) and 1914. Large corner block stuccoed with slate roof. 4 storeys and dormered attics. 3 windows to St. James's and long 9 window return to King Street. Rusticated ground floor and quoins. Central Greek Doric porch to St. James's with canted bay above, added in keeping 1881, with bracketed cornice; recessed glazing bar sash windows, those on 1st floor semicircular arched with balustrades. Moulded strings between floors; main dentil and bracket cornice with pediment across 3rd floor. Cornice and blocking course with iron railings above later to attic storey. Main cornice, strings etc. returned to King Street elevation which has broad Tuscan portico with balustraded parapet. The 1st floor windows arcaded with pilaster jambs, some blind. Cast iron patterned balcony railing across 1st floor. The attic storey has pairs of semi-circular arched architraved windows with cast iron balconettes.
Survey of London; vol XXIX
Listing NGR: TQ2932680217
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 426722
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Survey of London in The Parish of St James Westminster Part 1 South of Piccadilly: Volumes 29 and 30, Vol. 29, (1960)
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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