PROTECTION of a listed building in Shooters Hill has been increased after an inspection by officials.

Shrewsbury House, Bushmoore Crescent, was inspected by English Heritage, a body ensuring the preservation of historic buildings, in April.

The house originally held a Grade I status, but its new Grade II listing now gives it the same protection as famous London landmarks Battersea Power Station and the Coliseum Theatre.

Secretary of the management committee Cressida Senkus said: "We’re all very pleased because it is a lovely looking building. It’s a bit hidden away, not a lot of people know about it but it’s been lovingly maintained."

The house was built in 1923 and, before its current use as a community centre, was a public library up until its closure in the 1980s.

Owned and partly funded by Greenwich Council, the building hosts a variety of clubs and societies, from Jujitsu, yoga and French lessons to child day-care.

A tarts and crafts fair takes place on the December 2, when a wide range of Christmas food and home crafted gifts will be on sale.

For information call 0208 854 3895 or visit shrewsburyhouse.info