White Lion enclosed in scaffolding
Introduction
The photograph on this page of White Lion enclosed in scaffolding by Gerald England as part of the Geograph project.
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White Lion enclosed in scaffolding
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 25 Aug 2018
There has been a pub on the site of the White Lion since the 14th century. The present building was erected in 1904. A hearty blend of late medieval and Baroque features in a typically exuberant Edwardian fashion, it is Grade II listed https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240653 Having been closed for a number of years it has been acquired for redevelopment by Stockport Council. The intention seems to be that the ground floor will kept for commercial use as a bar or restaurant whilst the upper floors will be converted into residential apartments. Work has now started and the whole building is now encased in scaffolding.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.411385
Longitude
-2.158823