Former Lloyds Bank

222-225, Strand WC2

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This list entry was subjected to a Minor Enhancement 19 June 2024 to amend details in the name and description and reformat the text to current standards

TQ 3181 SW
61/17

CITY OF WESTMINSTER
STRAND WC2
Nos 222 to 225

(Formerly listed as Nos 222 to 225 (Lloyds Bank))

II

Built as the restaurant for the Royal Courts of Justice, known as Palsgrave Restaurant, 1882-3 by Goymour Cuthbert and W Wimble, subsequently from 1894-2017 Lloyds Bank. Baroque elevation in red sandstone with order of Doric pilasters in pink granite to ground storey and mezzanine. Corinthian order through second and third storeys rising from iron railed balcony. Attic storey and another in slated mansard roof. Vestibule decorated with coloured earthenware, including two wall fountains.

Listing NGR: TQ3108681043
Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1236755
Date first listed:
01-Dec-1987
List Entry Name:
Former Lloyds Bank
Statutory Address:
222-225, Strand WC2
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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1236755
Date first listed:
01-Dec-1987
List Entry Name:
Former Lloyds Bank
Statutory Address 1:
222-225, Strand WC2

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.

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Corrections and minor amendments

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.

Understanding list entries

Corrections and minor amendments

Location

Statutory Address:
222-225, Strand WC2

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 31072 81071

Summary

This list entry was subjected to a Minor Enhancement 19 June 2024 to amend details in the name and description and reformat the text to current standards

TQ 3181 SW
61/17

CITY OF WESTMINSTER
STRAND WC2
Nos 222 to 225

(Formerly listed as Nos 222 to 225 (Lloyds Bank))

II

Built as the restaurant for the Royal Courts of Justice, known as Palsgrave Restaurant, 1882-3 by Goymour Cuthbert and W Wimble, subsequently from 1894-2017 Lloyds Bank. Baroque elevation in red sandstone with order of Doric pilasters in pink granite to ground storey and mezzanine. Corinthian order through second and third storeys rising from iron railed balcony. Attic storey and another in slated mansard roof. Vestibule decorated with coloured earthenware, including two wall fountains.

Listing NGR: TQ3108681043

Details

This list entry was subjected to a Minor Enhancement 20 June 2024 to amend details in the name and description and reformat the text to current standards

TQ 3181 SW
61/17

CITY OF WESTMINSTER
STRAND WC2
Nos 222 to 225

(Formerly listed as Nos 222 to 225 (Lloyds Bank))

II

Built as the restaurant for the Royal Courts of Justice, known as Palsgrave Restaurant, 1882-3 by Goymour Cuthbert and W Wimble, subsequently from 1894-2017 Lloyds Bank. Baroque elevation in red sandstone with order of Doric pilasters in pink granite to ground storey and mezzanine. Corinthian order through second and third storeys rising from iron railed balcony. Attic storey and another in slated mansard roof. Vestibule decorated with coloured earthenware, including two wall fountains.

Listing NGR: TQ3108681043

Legacy

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Legacy System number:
427846
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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