Albion House

GLOUCESTER

SO8218SE SOUTHGATE STREET 844-1/11/274 (East side) 23/01/52 No.77 Albion House

GV II

Hotel, now offices. 1831 by Thomas Fulljames mid C20 additions and alterations. Ashlar, parapeted roof not visible. Severe Greek Revival. Large double-depth block with short projections to rear at either end and a projecting bay on the north side. EXTERIOR: two storeys and a plain C20 attic storey; a symmetrical five-bay facade of Bath stone above a high plinth or podium, with a moulded capping in contrasting darker stone which supports a giant order of pilasters with moulded bases, and abaci with egg-and-dart enrichment below a Doric entablature with its crowning cornice of contrasting darker stone; pairs of pilasters frame each of the slightly projecting end bays, the outer pilasters clasping the outer corners of the front. In the central bay within an opening framed by pilasters supporting an enriched Doric entablature, a flight of stone steps rising to an inner doorway framed by pilasters with console brackets supporting a cornice,and narrow sidelights. Sashes with glazing bars (3x4 panes) to both floors in all other bays except in the right hand end bay which has a single sash at mid height with a smaller window below. INTERIOR: not inspected. As a hotel, this building was called The Albion Hotel

Listing NGR: SO8289518164