Chris Redgrave

This is the whole problem stripped down to its essence. Thank you @GeorgeMonbiot

📣 #SaveLiverpoolStreetStation The planning application for partial demolition of the listed station to build a tower through & over the Grade II* former Great Eastern Hotel is now LIVE!! OBJECTION HERE ➡️bit.ly/3FynJBG To fund the campaign⬇️ justgiving.com/campaign/savel…

A unique 1970s house in Camden, London has been listed at Grade II. ✨ 34 Belsize Lane was designed by architect Georgie Wolton as a home and studio for herself and her family. She made an important contribution to post-war Modernism in England. ➡️ bit.ly/34BelsizeLane

We will object in the strongest terms to current proposals to redevelop London’s Liverpool Street Station. Read our statement. ⬇️ historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/stat…

Rare Victorian buildings at risk in Manchester! 📣🛑 We are very disappointed that the plans to demolish 31-33, King Street West have been recommended for approval. Why we, @thevicsoc and @SAVEBrit oppose these plans ⬇️ 1/4 manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

4 rare 'K8' phone boxes at London Underground stations have been listed. 📞 The colourful kiosks are at High Street Kensington, Chalfont and Latimer, Chorleywood, and Northwick Park. ➡️ bit.ly/ListedPhoneBox…

Some solid metal K8 phone boxes listed.! Designed by Bruce Martin in the late 60’s. Images Chris Redgrave, ©️Historic England Archive. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan… @MrTimDunn

The stunning Grade I listed @BostonMnrHouse in London is reopening. 🎉 @LBofHounslow has brought the House back to life after many years at risk. 🚧 The restoration was possible thanks to funding and specialist support from ourselves, @HeritageFundUK and many partners.

The odd and ancient atmosphere of the relatively little known Channelsea River with the magnificent 7 listed Gasholders of Bromley-by-Bow and Canary Wharf beyond. Seen here in 2021. Image Chris Redgrave ©️Historic England Archive. historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-li…

@nerissa_taysom @bbcproms @dbatesconductor @lanuovamusica @nickythespence @helencharlston @NardusWilliams @jamesn103 @benmckee77 I listened to this on BBC sounds the next day. The guitar solo breakdown (what’s that section called ?!) Was amazing, this interpretation was like wild Spanish Flamenco almost.

Not many things I would have exited my cold bath for today, but Dido & Aeneas @bbcproms was GORGEOUS! Exuberant, generous music making. 💙 Congratulations @dbatesconductor @lanuovamusica @nickythespence @helencharlston @NardusWilliams @jamesn103 & of course @benmckee77 💙

@theohonohan @helenbarrett Unfortunately I think that’s how he ended up, & sort of became the cartoon version of him, but he was a thoughtful and sensitive writer before. I think that’s why he is loved, because he had an emotional and involved response to all buildings and places, not just the pubs?

@ChrisRedgrave1 @helenbarrett I don't get how the architectural class in the UK can revere this immoderate angry guy who drank himself to death. Particularly when he's writing about pubs, the whole thing is poisoned by his suffering. It must take a degree of callousness to "appreciate" this tragic history.

Ian Nairn writing movingly about The Red Lion, Duke of York Street, Westminster, in 1966. The pub has just had its listing updated. Image Chris Redgrave, Historic England Archive. historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-li…

New and upgraded listings for some beautiful pubs. In these images some London ones. The Red Lion in Westminster. The Prince Alfred in Maida Vale and the Admiral Vernon, Dagenham. More info here. historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/news…

Recently enjoyed recording the exterior and interior of the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, east London, By the Borough architect R.W. Hallam & project architect Norman Brooks. Opened in 1975. One of the new platinum Jubilee listings. historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/news…

Two of our recent listings of Cabmen’s Shelters in Chelsea, with photos by @ChrisRedgrave1 that are simply 👌

@GeraintFranklin @openhouselondon Thanks Geraint. Was delighted when AJ @ArchitectsJrnal used this straight on view in the printed edition as it had been a bit of a wait for the fleeting moment the sun was only on the Ferry St building and the rest in shade! architectsjournal.co.uk/news/listing-f…

Next week we're heading to a fascinating grade-2 listed self-build on the Isle of Dogs (which you may have spied from Greenwich) as part of our 2022 Friends Programme. If you'd like to join us then support our work by becoming a Friend of Open City today ow.ly/qeUu50JhyVW

More Hanway Street images from this set in the Historic England Archive. …tframe.historicenglandservices.org.uk/p/dp165583/4b8… via @HE_Archive

#RecordStoreDay In 1979 Tim Derbyshire founded ‘On the Beat Records’ on Hanway St just off Tottenham Ct Rd & Oxford St. Pictured here in 2013 shortly before it closed, along with all the other record shops on that wonderful street. Taken for @SurveyofLondon SE Marylebone books.

*Correction it was actually 2014. Here is the exterior.