53 King Street
Listed building in Manchester, England
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53 King Street is an Edwardian Baroque bank on King Street in Manchester, England. Designed by architect Charles Henry Heathcote, it opened in 1913 and was granted Grade II listed building status in 1974.[1] It used to house a branch of Lloyds TSB. In 2009 the building was sold for £6 million.[2] The building stands on the site of the old Manchester Town Hall.
Alternative namesLloyds TSB Building
Architectural styleEdwardian Baroque
Location53 King Street, Manchester, M2 4LQ
| 53 King Street | |
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 Interactive map of the 53 King Street area | |
| Alternative names | Lloyds TSB Building |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Edwardian Baroque |
| Location | 53 King Street, Manchester, M2 4LQ |
| Coordinates | 53.48125°N 2.24430°W |
| Completed | 1913 |
| Client | Lloyds Bank |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Portland stone |
| Floor count | 7 (incl. basement and double attic) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Charles Henry Heathcote |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Former Lloyds Bank |
| Designated | 3 October 1974 |
| Reference no. | 1291610 |
Architecture
The bank, designed in an elaborate Baroque style, is built on an L-shaped site with seven bays on King Street and eight bays facing Cross Street and between them a chamfered corner. It is constructed of Portland stone on a granite plinth and has a basement with four storeys above and double attics.[1]
