Former Laboratory at the Imperial Gas Works
FORMER LABORATORY AT THE IMPERIAL GAS WORKS, SANDS END LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1392024
- Date first listed:
- 07-Jun-2007
- List Entry Name:
- Former Laboratory at the Imperial Gas Works
- Statutory Address:
- FORMER LABORATORY AT THE IMPERIAL GAS WORKS, SANDS END LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1392024
- Date first listed:
- 07-Jun-2007
- List Entry Name:
- Former Laboratory at the Imperial Gas Works
- Statutory Address 1:
- FORMER LABORATORY AT THE IMPERIAL GAS WORKS, SANDS END LANE
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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:
- FORMER LABORATORY AT THE IMPERIAL GAS WORKS, SANDS END LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Hammersmith and Fulham (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 26004 76796
Details
333/0/10073 SANDS END LANE 07-JUN-07 Former laboratory at the Imperial Gas Works
GV II Former Gas Light and Coke Company Laboratories
Former research laboratory building. 1927 By Sir Walter Tapper RA, FRIBA (1861-1935). Red brick, reconstituted stone and Portland Stone. EXTERIOR: ten bay east-facing elevation, three bay north-facing entrance elevation with imperial staircase. Outwardly of two storeys over basement, but internally of three storeys. Metal framed windows in form of sash windows. Entrance elevation with double staircase leading to entrance at raised ground floor level; doorcase set within moulded architrave with open segmental pediment carried on consoles above, with date stone. Gauged brick window arches, plat band at first floor level, moulded cornice, parapet. Rusticated quoins to angles. Long side elevation with rusticated basement with rectangular windows beneath voussoirs. Projecting end bays, similar elevational treatment as north facade. Arched surround with imposts and keystone to door in southernmost bay. INTERIOR: open-well staircase at north end with bronze handrail, Roman-style ironwork, triple arched openings to each landing; interior otherwise largely plain and functional. HISTORY: built by the company as a research laboratory and apprentices' school by the firm's consultant architect in a dignified Neo-classical style. The commercial domestic use of gas was vigorously promoted by the Company during the interwar period, and this laboratory formed part of the firm's investment in research and development. As well as being a handsomely designed industrial building by a noted architect, it forms part of a site with a strong association with gas going back to 1824, and has group value with other structures on the site. SOURCES: S. Everard, 'The History of the Gas Light & Coke Co. 1812-1949 (1949), 322-24; M. Falkus, 'Always Under Pressure' (1988), 8-9.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 500689
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Falkus, M, Always under Pressure A History of North Thames Gas, (1988), 8-9
Everard, St, The History of the Gas Light and Coke Company 1812 to 1949, (1949), 322-24
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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