Public Conveniences At Tq 2669 8662

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TQ2686NE HAMPSTEAD HEATH 798-1/9/741 Public conveniences at TQ 2669 8662

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Public conveniences. c1889-94. Designed by the London County Council Architects' Department. Brick plinth to one third of height then timber framing. Tiled gableted roof with decorative finials, overhanging bracketed eaves and gabled dormers having bargeboards and crested ridge tiles to central projecting gabled roof. Rectangular plan. Single storey, symmetrical design. Central canted bay window, with glazing bars and small panes to top horizontal lights, under large projecting gable. Flanking bays with similarly glazed 2-light windows. Entrances set in angles of projecting returns. Returns and rear facade with high placed windows having glazing bars. INTERIORS: both sides similar having attendants' rooms situated in the canted bay with half-glazed panelled stable type doors. Walls lined with original white tiles, partly with moulded brown ceramic dado rail. Cubicles have outward opening plank doors with gaps at top and bottom. Matchboard ceilings lit by the gabled dormers. Working gas lights around the walls with frosted glass shades. C20 sanitary equipment. HISTORICAL NOTE: this building was probably erected as part of the LCC municipal improvement campaign for Hampstead Heath which led to fears for the loss of the Heath's wilder charms.

Listing NGR: TQ2669086620