No. 17, Short’s Gardens
A five-storey building solidly constructed in London Stock brick with a slated mansard roof, no. 17 is a late-19th century warehouse with red brick arches and flush string courses.
The ground floor retains a very fine, part original shopfront with moulded brackets framing the fascia and a retractable blind – spoilt only by a modern, raised-and-fielded 6-panel door to the upper floors. The hanging cheese sign is highly appropriate. The upper windows have been adversely altered – with green painted, steel framed casements.
The shopfront is of particular townscape value and contributes positively to the character, appearance and significance of the Seven Dials Conservation Area. Despite the altered upper windows, the remainder of the building is of some townscape value and contributes to the character, appearance and significance of the conservation area.
The dormer windows are unsightly and should be replaced when the opportunity arises. The appearance of the building could be enhanced if properly proportioned and detailed sash windows with glazing bars were reinstated and painted in one of the darker recommended colours.
17 Short's Gardens
Short's Gardens from Neal Street (1974). Courtesy London Metropolitan Archives.
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