Great Britain Insurance

[Tomvandutch]

The listed building was built in 1889. It is just one of many designed by an architect in 1889 and built by the company across the UK. Although they varied in style, almost all were built of red brick and terracotta, like this one. A total of 27 buildings were planned and constructed.

The building was closed in 2002 and has fallen into disrepair ever since.
Inside the three-story building - with a basement and an attic - the interior was lavishly appointed, including ornate plaster ceilings, terracotta tiles, wood paneling and opulent fireplaces to impress potential clients of the day. Some of it can still be admired today.

For some time there was a club in the basement.
The company that had the building built and used it still exists today.


In 2020 the Victorian Society listed it as one of the most endangered buildings of its time.


It is now set to be renovated for £8.6m and will house offices, co-working space and meeting rooms in the future. A cafe is planned on the ground floor.

The project should actually be completed in October 2024. However, in May 2024 there was no sign of any construction work.

 

[jones-y-gog]

Thats really nice

 

[walkexplorecapture]

That is a stunning building, when/if they do renovate it I hope they are sympathetic to those arched windows and tiling as they are awesome, thanks for sharing