NHER 39331 (Building record) - 92, 94 Upper St Giles Street

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Summary

Number 94 is an 18th century house made from red brick with slate and tile roofs. It has a central Ionic pedimented doorcase and heavy string course between floors. Number 92 is 19th century office extension of three bays and two storeys. No 94 was used in the early 20th century as Norwich High School for Boys which was attended by Sir John Mills whose initials L. E. W. (Lewis Earnest Watts) remain carved in a wall.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TG20NW
Civil Parish NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK
Locality ST GILES

Map

February 1954. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Former house now office and flats with office extension (No 92). 18th century with 19th-century extensions. Red brick. Slate and plain-tile roofs.
No 94:- Three storeys. Five bays. Central door with Ionic half-columns and pilasters and pediment…Heavy stringcourse between ground and first floor. Parapet and modillion cornice.
No 92: Two storeys. Three bays...Paired modillion cornice. Hipped roof."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 16 March 2021.

Norwich Survey.
Thomas and Robert Suffield used 94 Upper St Giles Street in partnership with John Barwell for their wine business, and built large cellars under the garden. The earth from these excavations is thought to have been used to construct the path round chapel field. Photographs show the outside of the property and some internal details.
See (S2) and (S3) in file.
K. Robbins (NLA), 17 October 2008.

Used in early 20th century as Norwich High School for Boys. Construction of Cleveland Road of around 1970 removed part of outbuildings. Attended by Sir John Mills whose initials L. E. W. (Lewis Earnest Watts) remain carved in a wall (S4).
E. Rose (NLA) 16 April 2003.

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  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1210279.
  • <S2> Unpublished Document: Carter, A. (UEA). Building Survey, Alan Carter.
  • <S3> Photograph: Carter, A. (UEA). Building Survey, Alan Carter (Negs: B27-14, B35-2A/3A/4A).
  • <S4> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2003. High times at city school for Sir John. 16 April.

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 7:52AM

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