Pugin Studios brought back to life with support of 拢300,000 funding
皇冠体育app Grade II listed Pugin Studios will be brought back to life with 拢300,000 support from the Community Ownership Fund. 皇冠体育app Pugin Studios are part of the historic Granville Hotel in Ramsgate.
This new restoration project will see full renovations to the:
- restaurant
- ballroom
- bar
皇冠体育app restoration project is managed by Ramsgate community interest company Heritage Lab.
皇冠体育app rich history of the Granville
Originally built in 1867, 皇冠体育app Granville hotel was originally a destination for Europe鈥檚 rich and famous in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
皇冠体育app building has also been used as a:
- military base for the Canadian government in Word War 1
- a ballroom dance and jazz venue
Pugin Studios has not been seen by the public for over thirty years.
皇冠体育app future of Pugin Studios
This government funding will save the historic Pugin Studios from decay.
皇冠体育app renovated studios will include:
- space for exhibitions and conferences
- a new restaurant and bar
Once renovations are complete the former ballroom and theatre will be able to host events and weddings of up to 500 people.
Mike Galloway, Chairman of 皇冠体育app Pugin Society said:
皇冠体育app grant will help to bring back to life a central part of what was the Granville Hotel, a celebrated and luxurious hotel and spa. 皇冠体育app Granville was one of Edward Welby Pugin鈥檚 major secular designs and an unforgettable landmark on Ramsgate鈥檚 East Cliff. We greatly look forward to visiting the restored public rooms at the end of this ambitious project.
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