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Preserving a facade JLP01_10_34181
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Preserving a facade JLP01_10_34181
LONDON METROPOLE HOTEL, EDGWARE ROAD, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. The interior of the facade of the former Westminster Arms public house. The structure is supported by scaffolding whilst groundworks progress for the extension to the Metropole Hotel, London.
The public house was a listed building but permission was obtain to demolish it on the condition that the facade was preserved. It was incorporated into the new structure as a separate retail unit
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 24462727
© Historic England Archive
1980s Construction Hotel Public House Renovation Preservation
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This print captures the delicate process of preserving a piece of history amidst modern development. The image showcases the interior facade of the former Westminster Arms public house, located in London's Metropole Hotel on Edgware Road. As construction and renovation take place around it, scaffolding supports this architectural gem, ensuring its survival. The significance of this preservation effort becomes apparent when we learn that the public house was a listed building. Despite being granted permission for demolition, authorities insisted on saving its facade as a condition. This decision allowed for the incorporation of the historic structure into the new hotel extension while also creating a separate retail unit within. Transporting us back to London in the 1980s, this photograph embodies both nostalgia and progress. It serves as a reminder that even in an ever-changing urban landscape like Greater London's City of Westminster, efforts are made to honor and protect our cultural heritage. Through this visual narrative captured by A© Historic England Archive, we witness how architecture can transcend time and seamlessly blend old with new. The juxtaposition between traditional elements preserved within contemporary surroundings creates an intriguing contrast that sparks curiosity about what lies beyond these walls. Ultimately, this print encapsulates not only physical preservation but also highlights society's commitment to honoring our past while embracing future possibilities.
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