Numbers 20 and 21 and Attached Railings
NUMBERS 20 AND 21 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, 20 AND 21, BLOOMSBURY WAY
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1244464
- Date first listed:
- 14-May-1974
- List Entry Name:
- Numbers 20 and 21 and Attached Railings
- Statutory Address:
- NUMBERS 20 AND 21 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, 20 AND 21, BLOOMSBURY WAY
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1244464
- Date first listed:
- 14-May-1974
- List Entry Name:
- Numbers 20 and 21 and Attached Railings
- Statutory Address 1:
- NUMBERS 20 AND 21 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, 20 AND 21, BLOOMSBURY WAY
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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:
- NUMBERS 20 AND 21 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, 20 AND 21, BLOOMSBURY WAY
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Camden (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 30336 81569
Details
TQ3081NW TQ3081NW
798-1/100/111
CAMDEN
BLOOMSBURY WAY (South side)
Nos.20 AND 21 and attached railings
GV
II
2 terraced houses. c.1760, with later alterations. Darkened brick with stucco ground floor. Stone cornice at 3rd floor level. 4 storeys and basements. Between Nos 20 & 21 an original lead rainwater head and pipe. No.21: 3 windows. Wood doorcase with engaged Doric columns carrying entablature; panelled reveals and panelled door. Gauged brick flat arches to recessed sash windows, 1st floor with continuous cast-iron balcony. 2nd floor architraved. Restored parapet. INTERIOR: not inspected but noted to retain original staircase and other features. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: attached C19 cast-iron railings to areas. No.22: 2 windows and 5-window return (2 blind) to Barter Street. Rusticated quoins. C20 reproduction early C19 shop window. Gauged brick flat arches to recessed sash windows, 1st floor with continuous cast-iron balcony. 3rd floor and parapet restored in multi-coloured stock bricks. Return to Barter Street with plain bands at 1st and 2nd floor. Gauged brick flat arches to recessed sash windows. Centre bay projection with round-headed 1st floor window and former entrance below with pilasters, flanked by rusticated strips, supporting console bracketed canopy (altered earlier C19 for use as window). C20 glazed entrance door to left. Parapet.
INTERIOR: not inspected. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: attached cast-iron railings with urn finials to areas.
Listing NGR: TQ3034981559
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 476743
- 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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