Description

TQ 2980 SE CITY OF WESTMINSTER PALL MALL, SW1
82/34
20.6.73 Nos, 121 to 123(consec.)
G.V. II
Office block originally with ground floor shops. 1880-82 by
Alexander Peebles. Portland stone, slate roof. Eclectic Classicism with
florid Renaissance detailing. 4 storeys including attic storey. 5 windows
wide grouped as 3 major bays in rhythm 2:1:2. Ground floor has large
central porch with pedestalled pairs of Doric columns and pediment, the
former shop windows either side, altered for bank mid C.20, flanked by
rusticated pilasters. The 2 main upper floors have architraved windows
with aediculed Composite order frames and balustraded pedestals on 1st
floor, and are articulated by giant Composite order with fluted engaged
columns flanking centre and panelled pilasters each end, the shafts and
frieze of entablature profusely carved with grotesque ornament; attic
storey with squat, panelled, Ionic pilasters, entablature and balustraded
parapet.
Survey of London; Vol. XXIX.

Listing NGR: TQ2979880373

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q27081100

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  England's Post-War Listed Buildings
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