Selfridges’ listed status upgraded as other buildings protected for first time
It is among the 423 buildings which have been awarded or updated in their listed status this year by Historic England.
Iconic London department store Selfridges has been reclassified as a building of “more than special interest” after its listed status got an upgrade.
It is among the 423 buildings which have been awarded or updated in their listed status this year by Historic England.
Having previously been Grade II listed, the Oxford Street shop will now be classed as Grade II* meaning it is a “building of more than special interest”.
The wreck of a ship suspected of liquor smuggling, a 19th-century railway station, and a church with an unusual ceiling are just some of the other historic places which appear on the National Heritage list for England this year.
More than 90% of buildings listed in England are Grade II, classifying them as of special interest and meaning efforts should be made to preserve them.
The Old Brig wreck is located by Seasalter in Kent, an area of the coast known for historic smuggling activities.
On a stormy night the was launched in response to distress signals coming from a ship towards Barber Sands.
Despite the severity of the storm, the crew managed to get the boat afloat and begin their mission. However, the boat capsized en route, trapping the crew beneath and taking nine lives.
The memorial’s broken mast, anchor, lifebuoy and laurel wreaths act as a reminder of the tragic loss of life at sea.
During the Second World War, the station was repurposed as a canteen and rest room by the Women’s Voluntary Service, serving HM and Allied Forces over two million meals between 1940 and 1946.
“These significant additions to the list span the whole country – from Nottingham to Kent, Andover to Cumbria, and include something for everyone to enjoy.
“I am grateful that, thanks to these listings, these heritage sites will continue to enrich our communities for generations to come.”
