25 Clayponds Lane TW8 0BN Built before 1888, rebuilt 1921/2 History First named in 1888. Rebuilt 1921/2 to Nowell Parr design. Study of site done by Chiswick Library local studies in 2009 when it had been closed for some some time. As of September 2013, being converted into houses. See Pub History [mapsmarker marker=”127″] Continue reading The Pottery Arms
Previously the Duke of York
Brook Road North (on corner with York Road)
Pub built in 1898.
Original building on York Rd in Victorian gothic style with turret. Extension on Great West Rd in Neo-Georgian or ‘Road House’ style. According to source “RIBApix” the pub was extended by local architects Nowell Parr and Son. Continue reading “New England Pub (former)”
Boston Manor Road Library built in 1903 Grade II statutory listed. In St Paul’s Conservation Area. English Heritage Listing Library. 1903 by T H Nowell Parr, builder Joseph Dorey and Co; for Brentford District Council; benefactor Andrew Carnegie. Yellow stock brick in English bond with terracotta dressings; Welsh slate roof with tile ridges. 2 storey central block of 3 bays flanked by single-storey wings. Plinth; … Continue reading Brentford Library
Clifden Road
Swimming baths built in 1895, now part residential, part vacant needing extensive work.
Grade II Statutory Listed.
On English Heritage “At Risk” Register
In St Paul’s Conservation Area.
Public baths. 1895-6 by T Nowell Parr (District Surveyor) for Brentford Urban District Council, builder J Barnes; later additions and alterations.
Entrance elevation and right return block of red brick in Flemish bond with ashlar dressings; otherwise stock brick in Flemish bond with red brick dressings. Welsh slate roofs. Red brick chimneys. Plinth with roll-moulded coping. Entrance elevation: one storey; 4 bays, progressively stepped forward (from left) and having door, window, door, window, the entrance bays narrower. The doors are in internal porches which have ashlar architraves with imposts and keyed archivolts with ashlar panels over (now cemented) and, inside, half-glazed panelled double doors with overlights which have wooden mullions and transoms and leaded, coloured, glazing. Continue reading “Brentford Swimming Baths”
(formerly the White Horse)
24 Market Place
TW8 8EQ
Pub built in 1603 with later additions.
Locally listed as “White Horse”.
In Butts Conservation Area.
There’s mention of this as The White Horse as early as 1603. A rebuild and the addition of the tiles on the outside walls would seem to be about the same date as other pubs in the town. Continue reading “The Weir”
11a (Ivy Cottage) & 11b (Jasmine Cottage) Somerset Rd Residences built in 1908. In Butts Conservation Area. History Two semi-detached houses designed by local architect/surveyor Nowell Parr. Arched doorways and small round window detail. Further Information They replaced older cottages attached to the flank wall of The Cedars. [mapsmarker marker=”92″] Continue reading Cottages, Somerset Road
The Butts
Built in 1904 as a community centre for canal families, now a private residence.
Grade II statutory listed.
In Butts Conservation Area.
Boatman’s institute, later house. Built in 1904 for The London City Mission by architect Noel Parr. Arts and Crafts style. Comprised two schoolrooms on the ground floor with living accommodation above. Continue reading “Boatmen’s Institute”
227 High Street
TW8 0JG
Built as a pub in the 19th century.
Locally Listed.
In St Paul’s Conservation Area; Thames Policy Area
Designed by TH Nowell Parr and AE Kates in 1907 when it became the corner building of the Half Acre when it was widened for tram lines to Hanwell. Continue reading “The Beehive”
Pump Alley TW8 0AP
Built in 1883 as a sewage pumping station it is now offices.
Locally listed.
In St Paul’s Conservation Area and the Thames Policy Area. Continue reading “The Cottage and Pumping Station”
Waterman’s Arms
1 Ferry Lane
TW8 0AW Continue reading “Waterman’s Arms”
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