46–48 Brown Street
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| 46–48 Brown Street | |
|---|---|
,_46-48_Brown_Street,_Manchester.jpg) 46 Brown Street, Manchester | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Eclectic with Gothic elements |
| Address | Manchester, M2 4AH |
| Year(s) built | 1868 |
| Technical details | |
| Material | sandstone ashlar |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | George Truefitt |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Lombard Chambers |
| Designated | 2 October 1974 |
| Reference no. | 1208211 |
46–48 Brown Street is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, England. Situated in the Spring Gardens area of Manchester city centre near King Street, it was home to Brook's Bank. The building is also known as Lombard Chambers.[1]
It was built as a bank in 1868, and designed by George Truefitt. The building has a sandstone ashlar exterior and slate roof. It is eclectic in style but has Gothic elements. At the corner there is a three-storey oriel window topped with an intricate ironwork crown.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Lombard Chambers – Former Brook's Bank". manchesterhistory. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^ Historic England. "Lombard Chambers (Grade II) (1208211)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
