Public Monument and Sculpture Association National Recording Project
Façade of Lewisham Theatre (decoration), Rushey Green / Catford Rd. Photograph
Region ID | CL | |
Work ID | 878 | |
Manual Reference | CLLMSS4 | |
Type | Sculpture | |
Title | Façade of Lewisham Theatre (decoration), Rushey Green / Catford Rd. | |
Architect | Hope (of Bradshaw, Gass & Hope), Arthur John | |
Date of design | 1931-32 | |
Year of unveiling | ||
Unveiling details | ||
Road | Rushey Green / Catford Rd. | |
Precise Location | Lewisham Theatre, junction of Rushey Green / Catford Rd. (top floor and above side entrances) | |
A to Z Ref | 7D 96 | |
OS Ref | ||
Postcode | SE 6 | |
Work is | Extant | |
Listing Status | II | |
Duty of Care | ||
Commissioned by | ||
Notes | ||
Three-dimensional seated heraldic animals - lions, bears, eagles - supporting plain shields at top (third) floor level. Roundels containing owls over side entrances to theatre. Art deco style. | ||
circa | ||
raw year | ||
Condition | Good | |
At risk | No known risk | |
Inscriptions | ||
Signatures | ||
Elements
Element Details
Part of work | Material | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
Heraldic animals | Portland stone | |
Roundels | Portland stone | c. 50-60 (dia) |
Assessment of Condition
Surface Character
Detail | Comment |
|---|---|
Other | Some water damage |
