2016

SK4719 : Former bank building, Shepshed, façade detail

taken 10 years ago, near to Shepshed, Leicestershire, England

Former bank building, Shepshed, façade detail
Former bank building, Shepshed, façade detail
Built as the Nottingham and Notts Bank in 1904, latterly the National Westminster Bank, and currently a large dental practice.
Designed by A E King of Loughborough. A fine example of terracotta work of the period, incorporating a frieze in relief depicting the four seasons, populated by putti. The building is a complete one-off in relation to the rest of the town. Listed Grade II.


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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Business, Retail, Services City, Town centre Former: Bank Building Material: Terracotta Style: Neo-Classical other tags: Grade II Listed Bas Relief Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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Photographer
Alan Murray-Rust   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 15 May, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 19 May, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 4799 1957 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:46.2959N 1:17.4068W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 4797 1957
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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