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Hamilton Hall Liverpool Street Station London

Restorations of Hamilton Hall


  • Location Hamilton Hall Liverpool Street Station London
  • Client JD Weatherspoon
  • Contractor Lancer Scott
  • Architect Harrison Ince Architects

Hamilton Hall, located within the bustling Liverpool Street Station, is a Grade 2* listed building that was once the Ballroom for the Great Eastern Hotel. The building is steeped in history and is named after Lord Claud Hamilton, the Chairman of The Great Eastern Railway Company (1893–1923). Today, it serves as a JD Weatherspoon pub.

Locker & Riley (Heritage) carried out a conditional survey and conservation of the intricate and historic plasterwork within the hall, which had suffered some wear and tear over the years.

The project began with a thorough conditional survey of the plasterwork. Working closely with the client's structural engineer and representatives from Network Rail and JD Weatherspoon, we documented the condition of all the decorative elements, identifying areas in need of repair or reinstatement.

Based on the findings from the survey, a detailed scope of works was developed. This included the repair and reinstatement of missing or damaged plaster details to restore the hall’s historical integrity.

Understanding the need for the pub to remain operational throughout the works, we devised a flexible work schedule. This allowed us to perform the necessary conservation without disrupting the daily business activities. To ensure the project ran smoothly, we implemented a shift rotation system, providing continuous on-site presence 24/7 during certain phases of the project.

The repairs were carried out by our highly skilled craftsmen, who used traditional techniques to reinstate the missing plaster details. This ensured that the repairs blended seamlessly with the existing historic features.

Upon completion of the restoration works, a resurvey of the plasterwork was carried out. Once all repairs were confirmed to be in line with the conservation standards, the Ceiling Safety Certificate was issued, ensuring the safety and integrity of the decorative plasterwork.

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