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Bus Shelter (South)


This distinctive bus shelter in Stannington, is by Laurence Whistler, and dated 1937 inscribed in Roman numerals on the lintel. It stands on the old Great North Road, to the south of the junction with Church Road. The shelter is made of wood on a squared stone plinth, with a Lakeland slate roof. It is one of a pair presented to the village by Lord Ridley in commemoration of the coronation of King George VI. The shelter is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Stannington Historic Buildings and Monuments in Stannington Civil Parish Buses 1937
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BUS SHELTER 10 METRES SOUTH OF FOOTBRIDGE - Stannington - List Entry
- Bus shelter 10 metres south of footbridge GV II Bus shelter, dated 1937, by Laurence Whistler. Wood on squared stone plinth; Lakeland slate roof. Central opening between Tuscan pilasters, with …
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List number: 1206664
List grade: 2
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NZ2138979369

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