16 Bishop’s Court, London EC4M 7EG
Britannia House
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2.5
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
2.5Designed in 1912 for the London, Chatham and Dover Railway Company, Britannia House carries its railway and maritime associations in the sculpture above its entrance.
Its interest is concentrated in a single historic façade rather than a wider landscape or visitor experience. The sculpted references to rail and sea travel make it a distinctive architectural detail to notice from a permitted public viewpoint.
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The experience
A brief architectural stop, best treated as an exterior viewing opportunity only if it can be viewed from a permitted public place. Entry is not confirmed.
Things to do
Look for the railway and maritime figures
Historic England describes reclining figures above the entrance representing rail travel and sea travel. View them only from a permitted public place.
A brief stop
Notice the Edwardian Baroque façade
The listed-building entry describes a Portland stone commercial building with a five-window façade, rusticated detailing and French influences.
A brief stop
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A brief façade detail
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If the building can be viewed from a permitted public place, look above the entrance for figures representing rail and sea travel.
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Do not enter the building without permission.
Verified history
Britannia House was designed in 1912 by Arthur Usher of Yetts, Sturdy and Usher for the London, Chatham and Dover Railway Company. Historic England describes it as a commercial building in Edwardian Baroque style with French influences, built of Portland stone. It was first listed Grade II on 10 January 1990. The entry identifies sculpture above the entrance representing rail and sea travel.
Hidden details
Two kinds of travel above the entrance — The entrance sculpture includes figures representing rail travel and sea travel, a detail connected to the building’s original railway-company commission.
When to go
· No particular time is evidenced; check before visiting.
The available source gives no seasonal guidance.
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What to look for
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The broken-pedimented entrance and the reclining figures representing rail travel and sea travel
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Historic England also describes the Portland stone façade and Edwardian Baroque style with French influences.
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Best time to go
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No seasonal or time-of-day recommendation is supported by the available evidence.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Opening & access
A Grade II listed commercial building. Public access to the building or its interior is not confirmed; check before visiting and do not enter without permission. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
