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Atkinsons Building, London

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Atkinsons Building. Burlington Gardens side on the left of the picture, Old Bond Street on the right.

Atkinsons Building, which includes 2 and 4 Burlington Gardens, is a Grade II listed building[1] on the corner of Old Bond Street and Burlington Gardens. It was built in 1926 in the Gothic Revival style and includes Arts and Crafts detailing.

The architect was Vincent Harris (1876–1971).[2] The building was designed for the perfume company Atkinsons of London. It is currently occupied by a Salvatore Ferragamo women's fashion store.

The spire of the building contains a carillon musical instrument of 23 bells cast by Gillett & Johnston.[3]

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  • Detail.
    Detail.
  • Detail.
    Detail.
  • Old Bond Street side.
    Old Bond Street side.
  • Detail and street sign.
    Detail and street sign.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Historic England (2014). "Details from listed building database (1266364)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  2. ^ Allinson, Kenneth. (2008). Architects and Architecture of London. Oxford: Elsevier. p. 294. ISBN 9780750683371.
  3. ^ "Atkinson Carillon, Old Bond Street". Carillon Society of Britain and Ireland. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
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