Protecting & Conserving Heritage
Redeveloping Blackfriars station
Heritage features preserved
Heritage features which were preserved in the redevelopment of Blackfriars station and bridge included:
Iron columns
Iron columns from the demolished train shed were sent to a Welsh rail museum.
Destination stones
The 54 “Destination Stones” displayed on the former concourse which indicated locations around Europe once served by the original London, Chatham and Dover Railway (LCDR) were refurbished and are now displayed on the new concourse. The stones listed destinations as diverse as Bickley, Marseille, Gravesend and Venice plus other European cities which could be accessed via cross-channel steamers.
Southern abutment
The Listed Southern Abutment was remodelled to accommodate the widened rail bridge and the historic, painted cartouches were refurbished and re-sited atop the abutment.
Rail viaduct
The rail viaduct running north into the city was clad in zinc panels to screen signal and power cabling and provide an enhanced setting for the adjacent grade ll* listed Black Friar pub.
The railway boundary leading north into the Apothecaries Conservation Area was enhanced with a new, stock brick wall to replace the old hoardings. The quality of workmanship was particularly commended by the City Conservation Officer.
Case studies
Built Heritage: Borough Viaduct
The case study examines how heritage was protected and conserved during the construction of the Borough Viaduct and Borough High Street Bridge.
Built Heritage: Farringdon Station
Grade II listed Farringdon station building was built in 1865 and modified in 1922. This case study outlines the heritage features that were preserved during its redevelopment, the design challenges faced and best practice for future projects.
Built Heritage: London Bridge Station
A number of heritage features were preserved during the redevelopment of London Bridge station, which involved the demolition of a Grade II listed building under listed building consent.