Erection date: 14/12/1990
Pargiter Court
Pargiter Court, was originally known as St James's Dwellings, was built in 1886 by the St James's Parish Vestry. The flats were intended to house local working people and the vestry ordered the iron guard rails still in front of each window "to encourage a taste for window gardening".
In 1985 the flats were acquired by the Soho Housing Association for renovation, to provide sheltered accommodation for elderly residents. The new flats were opened by Sir Christopher Benson, chair of the housing corporation on 14th December 1990.
1886 Builders: Mark Gentry Architects: H. H.Collins
1990 Builders: Kingsbury Construction Co Ltd Architects: The Westwood Partnership
We believe the parish referenced here is the one associated with St James's church in Piccadilly. In our photograph, just one resident has taken advantage of the horticultural facilities.
Site: Pargiter Court (2 memorials)
W1, Ingestre Place, Pargiter Court
The foundation stone is low down on the Ingestre Place elevation. The history plaque, in our photo hiding behind the 'no bikes' sign, is actually in Silver Place.
