RESTORATION of Southall Manor House, the town’s oldest building, is a success story for Historic England, whose Heritage at Risk Register for London is published today.
It’s an annual snapshot of the capital’s most valued historic places and those most at risk of being lost.
Over the last year, 36 historic buildings and sites have been saved.
Imaginative uses have been found for empty sites, providing new visitor attractions and cultural venues.
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Southall Manor House in The Green dates back to 1587. Following extensive refurbishment and the addition of a glazed extension, it has now become a training venue for the hospitality industry.
The project, a partnership between Ealing Council and West London College, has repurposed the building as a commercial restaurant and events venue.
Open days have allowed people to visit the restored building, while the Grounds Café is proving a popular meeting place.
Emily Gee, Historic England’s Regional Director for London and the South East, said: “There are buildings still on the Heritage at Risk Register that are ideal for rescue and capable of being brought back into meaningful use.”
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