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Between 1899 and 1902, no. 67 Shaftesbury Avenue was the location of the Bartitsu School of Arms and Physical Culture, which is the first commercial Asian martial arts training school in the Western world. [3] Shaftesbury Avenue marks the boundary of three discrete West End areas.
- Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road
- Shaftesbury Avenue
- Nos. 93–107 (Odd) Shaftesbury Avenue: Wingate House and The Columbia Theatre
- The Palace Theatre
- No. 64 Shaftesbury Avenue: The George and Dragon Public House
- Nos. 66–86 (Even) Shaftesbury Avenue
- Nos. 90–98 (Even) Shaftesbury Avenue
- Nos. 100–124 (Even) Shaftesbury Avenue
- The Shaftesbury Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue
- Nos. 128–132 (Even) Shaftesbury Avenue: Fire Station
Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing CrossRoad were formed by the MetropolitanBoard of Works under powers granted by theMetropolitan Street Improvements Act of 1877(later amended), and were opened in 1886–7.The general history of the project has been described in Survey of London, volume XXXI, chapterv, pages 68–71. In 1838 a Select Committee of the Hous...
The original buildings lining Shaftesbury Avenuevary in height from four to six storeys, and infrontage width, but almost all have poorly composed fronts dressed with confused details, thematerials generally being red brick with stoneor terra-cotta. The style usually adopted was ahybrid Renaissance of Flemish derivation, with afrequent use of curvi...
This block of offices, with a cinema at thesouth-west corner, was erected in 1958 to thedesigns of Sir John Burnet, Tait and Partners(Plate 139c). The simple geometry and spareelegance of Wingate House provide a refreshingcontrast to the fussy mediocrity of most of thebuildings in Shaftesbury Avenue. The groundstorey consists of shops extending bet...
On 15 December 1888 Helen D'Oyly Cartelaid the foundation stone of the Royal EnglishOpera House, now the Palace Theatre. (fn. 23) Richard D'Oyly Carte had previously enteredinto negotiations with the Metropolitan Board ofWorks for the site, which had been acquired bythe Board for the formation of ShaftesburyAvenue, and he later bought the freehold ...
This public house stands on the site of theGeorge in Princes (now Wardour) Street, whichexisted here from at least 1731. (fn. 29) (fn. 4)In the 1830'sthe loyal name of George was changed to theGeorge and Dragon. This part of Shaftesbury Avenue was formedby setting back the south side of King Street,and the site of the George and Dragon thusbecame t...
This block of shops and offices was erected tothe designs of Martin and Purchase in 1888–9;the contractor was C. Wright. (fn. 31)
This block of shops with 'residential chambers'above was also erected in 1888–9 to the designsof Martin and Purchase, and the contractor wasC. Wright. (fn. 32)
The whole of this block was erected in 1888–9.Nos. 100–112 (Exeter Mansions) were probablydesigned by James Hartnell, architect, to whomthe Metropolitan Board of Works leased the site.Nos. 114–118 (Egmont House) and 120–124(Nassau House) were designed by Davis andEmanuel. (fn. 33)
Demolished This theatre formerly occupied the whole ofthe block bounded by Shaftesbury Avenue,Newport Place, Gerrard Street and GerrardPlace. The northern part of the site was acquiredin 1875–6 by the London School Board and theerection of a school there had actually begun whenit was found that the Metropolitan Board ofWorks would require part of t...
In October 1886 this site was leased by theMetropolitan Board of Works to the LondonSalvage Corps, (fn. 41) a private fire-fighting organization founded by various London insurancecompanies. A fire station was built here in 1887,the architect being either William Wimble (fn. 42) orMessrs. Brown and Mannering. (fn. 43) In 1888 theBoard sold the free...
In 1896, the Boys' Refuge at 164 Shaftesbury Avenue was turned into a technical school for older boys from the Society's other homes. Boys arrived at the age of 14 and received up to 18 moths of instruction in trades such as shoemaking or tailoring. Several new fund-raising ventures were launched in 1900.
Jul 22, 2024 · At Shaftesbury School, our vision is to inspire and empower each individual to become the best version of themselves. Our guiding principle, “Being the Best You Can Be,” is deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, particularly his second commandment, “Love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39). This biblical wisdom ...
Jan 16, 2017 · A plaque at Harrow school, commemorating what Cooper witnessed. ... Before Shaftesbury Avenue was created in 1886, Piccadilly Circus was a true circus, a circular interchange. There were buildings ...
- Harry Rosehill
Shaftesbury School is a coeducational secondary day and boarding school located in Shaftesbury in the English county of Dorset. [ 2 ] Previously a voluntary controlled Church of England school administered by the Diocese of Salisbury and Dorset County Council , [ 3 ] The school converted to academy status under the Diocese of Salisbury in June 2014.
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Lord Shaftesbury was a tireless parliamentary spokesperson for the rights and improved working conditions of women and children. The amalgamation of a number of schools created a need for dormitories. To meet the growing demand, a home at 164 Shaftesbury Avenue, London was opened. Using his political influence, in 1866 Lord Shaftesbury secured ...
