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© Mr J J Sheridan LRPS
IoE Number:
217433
Location:
RAILWAY GOODS OFFICE, NEW CANAL STREET B5
BIRMINGHAM, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS
Photographer:
Mr J J Sheridan LRPS
Date Photographed:
08 October 2000
Date listed:
25 April 1952
Date of last amendment:
08 July 1982
Grade
II
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NEW CANAL STREET
1.
5104
Digbeth B5
British Rail Goods Office
(Curzon Street Station)
(formerly listed as
Railway Goods Office)
SP 08 NE 7/73 25.4.52
I
2.
1838, by Philip Hardwick. The original terminus to the London-Birmingham railway
Ashlar. In the Ionic style. Three storeys, 3 bays and austerely cubic. Portico
of 4 really giant Ionic columns to the dentilled entablature with attic. Behind,
a carved achievement of arms and swags over the glazed tympanum above the great
panelled doors and 2 ground floor single windows. The first floor with 2 windows
with blind balconys and cornices on brackets. Second floor with 3 windows in
flat surrounds. All windows sashes mostly with glazing bars. To the rear, 2
engaged Ionic columns between square piers. To the left, a length of wall with
intermittent balustrading.