Repair plan for Sheffield city centre Wetherspoons in historic listed building
Pub company JD Wetherspoons has applied for permission to do repairs to a Sheffield city centre pub in a listed building linked to a famous city name.
Lloyds No 1 Cafe Bar on the corner of Division Street overlooking Barkers Pool is currently covered in scaffolding and protective hoardings but remains open.
The grade-II listed Victorian building was built in a grand ‘palazzo’ style as offices for the Sheffield Water Works Company, mimicking the look of a 600-year-old Italian Renaissance palace.
The pub’s website says: “The now grade II-listed building opened in 1867 and was later the home of the hugely successful Graves mail order empire.
“It was founded by John George Graves, whose many gifts to the city included Graves Park and Graves Art Gallery.”
Wetherspoons have applied to Sheffield City Council for listed building permission to carry out repairs on the ornate stonework. This includes a parapet running along the front on the first floor and the heads of Greek and Roman water gods above the windows.
Damage
A report by Harrison Ince architects promises “minimal intervention” to deal with damage or deterioration, “like-for-like repair” and conservation-led work using traditional techniques.
The architect’s report adds: “The works are essential for the ongoing preservation, safety and long-term structural integrity of the building.
“The application includes detailed stonework repairs following findings from recent condition assessments and meetings with members of Sheffield City Council.
“The proposed works are conservation-led, designed to respect the character, appearance and historic significance of the listed building, while addressing safety concerns and deterioration caused by age and weathering.”