Bromley’s historic Old Town Hall has officially been removed from England’s Heritage at Risk Register after 14 years following a major refurb project.
The historic Grade II listed building, dating back to 1907, first went onto the register in 2009 after it went into disrepair and was left vacant in 2007.
However, following renovation works Bromley’s Old Town Hall was refurbished into a hotel, office space and restaurant, reopening in summer this year.
The Old Town Hall was one of 41 historic sites across London saved and removed from the Heritage at Risk Register in 2023.
In total there are now 599 entries for London on the Heritage at Risk Register in 2023 - 32 fewer than in 2022.
Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Projects Officer, Verena McCaig, said in a letter to Castleforge:
“It is wonderful that the historic fabric of the former Town Hall has been conserved.
“We are pleased that the building has been crafted into spaces that reflect the character of the building and that customers can appreciate using. We would like to congratulate all involved.”
The renovation by Castleforge, led by Cartwright Pickard Architects, involved expanding the 62,000 sq ft space and refurbishing the rooms.
Michael Kovacs, Founding Partner of Castleforge, said: “Bromley Old Town Hall has been a landmark for the local community for over 100 years and it was an incredibly exciting opportunity for us to preserve its history.
“The repairs and refurbishments have breathed new life into the disused space.
“We look forward to welcoming Clockwise members, hotel guests and the local community for years to come.”
Bromley’s Old Town Hall now houses Brama, a boutique hotel hosting 23 rooms, along with Dorothy and Marshall, a restaurant serving modern English cuisine, and Clockwise, an office space offering co-working spaces and meeting rooms.
The hall has still retained many of its original heritage features, including its art deco fluted columns, windows and stairways dating back to the 1930s.
Recently, Bromley Old Town Hall was recognised as a regional finalist by the Civic Trust Awards, with winners set to be announced in January 2024.
Alexandra Livesey, Clockwise Chief Operating Officer and Brama Managing Director said:
"Embarking on this transformative journey with Bromley Old Town Hall, we are thrilled to witness its removal from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.
“As stewards of history, we see this not just as a restoration but as a revival, an earnest commitment to breathe new life into the heart of Bromley. With meticulous dedication, Brama and Clockwise are ushering the Town Hall back to its former glory, not merely as a structure, but as a vibrant hub for the community.
“We are immensely proud to have resurrected this iconic space, creating not just a physical restoration but a living, breathing amenity that will contribute to the richness and vitality of the local tapestry.
“In our hands, the Old Town Hall is not just a relic of the past; it's guiding us into a promising future for Bromley."
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