Comments on: At 37 Spital Square

By: Lesley Hudswell

Lesley Hudswell — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:58:46 +0000

I wonder if SPAB is still known as Anti-scrape, its nickname in the early days.

By: barry john matthews

barry john matthews — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 08:25:00 +0000

We are so lucky to have people who care about the history of Old London.
Wonderful.

By: Sonia Murray

Sonia Murray — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:49:06 +0000

What a beautiful restoration! The colors are gorgeous. People working there must be far happier than those in the sterile glass building that towers behind. Much more of Old London, the soul of the city, needs to be saved from slash and burn developers.

By: Julian

Julian — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 19:00:08 +0000

I would like local councils to save buildings like this as they are more ‘warm’ than new build boxes

By: Ann Vosper

Ann Vosper — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 14:04:21 +0000

Perfect, how appropriate that SPAB have their headquarters in the glorious old house.

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 13:42:15 +0000

Inspiring, comforting to see all this, but how evocative the before pictures!

Are you familiar with the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi? Those black-and-whites, how wabi-sabi!

By: Jennifer Newbold

Jennifer Newbold — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 13:13:13 +0000

Utterly thrilling to see it restored to life! History is a little like spiritualism, I think. Not everyone feels it. But how glorious when you do!

By: Eve

Eve — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:59:36 +0000

The photographs of its original interiors were captivating, oozing characters with many imaginary tales to tell.. But love that this elegant old house has come to life in such a positive way & with very good purpose.

By: Lynne Perrella

Lynne Perrella — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:50:14 +0000

SO impressive! Congratulations to the person who selected these paint colors. This luminous, fresh color palette is a perfect reflection of the building’s renewal. Lovely.

For me, color is endlessly fascinating. We once visited Thomas Jefferson’s historic home, Monticello, and were enthralled by the vivid wall colors. (think: bright yellow!) For years the home had been painted in muted dignified (“colonial”) shades, until a colorist did a deep dive to find out the ACTUAL paint colors. Then, the whole scheme was redone for historic accuracy — with a glorious outcome. It is one of the most warm, welcoming historic homes in America.
COLOR !!!

By: Christine

Christine — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:04:47 +0000

What an absolute treat to see this building preserved and used