Description:
Quarry slate roof, masonry walls, Victorian sash windows, lime render, terraced building. Built circa 1825, used primarily as shop with residence over, having various out offices and Craft outlets (weavers/shoemakers/tailors) to the rear. 1849-52 leased to Board of Guardians as an auxiliary workhouse (capacity 100, but in June 1849 had approx. 350 inmates). 1852-74 served as a Police Barracks. Functioned as a major bakery for close on 120 years, until premises were severely damaged by fire.
Brief Description of Project: The Society pledged €3,000 for the refurbishment and restoration of the shop front.
Site Description: A very fine, well-proportioned middle-size house retaining most of its original form and early fabric, and which contributes to the streetscape character of O’Connell Street. Of particular interest is the shopfront to ground floor, which is of artistic design merit, and which has been reasonably successfully extended to include the former carriageway on site.
Grants Awarded:
2016: £3,000 from IGS London towards general structural conservation
NIAH Listing: