Plaque

Pargiter Court - history

Erection date: 14/12/1990

Inscription

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. 

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Pargiter Court - foundation stone

Pargiter Court - foundation stone

This foundation stone was laid 26th July 1886.

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