Alexandra Hotel

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SJ 8889 701-/10/10006

EDGELEY NORTHGATE ROAD

Alexandra Hotel

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Public House, dated 1911; red brick, painted stone and terracotta dressings, slate roof with red brick chimneys, polished black granite plinth. Rectilinear plan on corner site with single storey ranges to the right and to the rear. 5 windows, 2 storeys. Full-height octagonal bay to left, central bay breaks forward with entrance under segmental pediment, window at first floor has red terracotta plaque over, a segmental gablet rises above containing a red terracotta plaque with the date 'AD 1911'. Ground floor has pilasters with floral drops on each corner linked by a cornice, first floor is banded with painted stone. Sash windows, those at ground floor etched. Attached single-storey range to right has bay window with the word 'Billiards' etched on the glass. Left hand return has entrance to former outdoor department. INTERIOR: Entrance lobby with central door in painted wooden screen, hall with dado of green and cream glazed tiles with multi-coloured Art-Nouveau motifs in coloured glass. Rooms have painted wooden door surrounds with segmental pediments, doors have etched glass panels with the words 'Tap Room', 'Smoke Room', 'Bar Parlour', etc. Most rooms have fixed upholstered seating, lobby screens with coloured glass and original fireplaces, some with Art-Nouveau style chimneypieces. Bar parlour has a glazed screen, billiard room has exposed roof timbers and painted glass skylight. Bar back and outdoor department altered. A good example of an early C20 public house which retains an elaborate interior with many original features.

Listing NGR: SJ8842689472