Building record 1160/0/108 - Former Head Post Office, Giles Street

Former Head Post Office built circa 1917 to a design by Mr A R Myers A.R.I.B.A. of the Office of Works. An L-shaped building of three and four storeys and basement. It has two projectiong bays either side of five recessed bays, and a narrow recessed bay at the west end. The facade has rusticated masonry, decorative pendant garlands, scrolled keystones above the windows, a frieze and cornice. The interior contains some original tiling and perhaps an original staircase; modern surfaces and ceilings may cover more original features.

{1} Whilst the front elevation to this building is imposing it has undergone a number of alterations that detract from its architectural quality. This, combined with the plainess of the rear of the building, the interior and the later extentions mean that it does not fulfil the requirements for listing.

{2} The Post Office is by A R Myers of the Office of Works, 1915-16 in a Palladian style.

<1> ENGISH HERITAGE, English Heritage Listing File (Report). SNN111579.

<2> Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B, 2013, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p. 450 (Book). SNN111989.

<3> West Northamptonshire Council, 2024, Local Heritage List, November 2024, p. 15 (Report). SNN116732.

Record last edited

Feb 28 2025 2:34PM