Queen's Tower London, England, UK

Listed Building Description

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TQ 2679 SE CITY OF WESTMINSTER IMPERIAL INSTITUTE 94/8 ROAD, SW7 (North side) 14.1.70 Queen's Tower GV II Surviving tower of the demolished Imperial Institute 1887-1893. Thomas E Collcott. Portland stone with red brick bands; copper dome. Eclectic Renaissance manner. Four main stages with balustraded balconies between. Tall square shaft with pilaster strips; archway near base. Small arched windows at intervals, paired towards top. Dome with octagonal stage beneath having semicircular turrets and flying buttresses above four corners of tower. Cupola and gilded finial.

Listing NGR: TQ2664879288