James & Lister Lea
James & Lister Lea was an architectural and property consultancy firm active in England between 1846 and 2001.[1]
History[edit]
Established by brothers James (1824–1896[2]) and Lister Lea (1809–1905[2]), the partnership was initially focused only on architecture. Together, the brothers designed buildings across Birmingham, with a heavy focus on public houses, especially towards the end of the 19th century and early 20th century.
Later in the firm's existence, it changed its name to James & Lister Lea and Sons. On 2 January 2001, the property consultancy firm merged with Bruton Knowles to produce a combined workforce of approximately 300 people.[3]
The firm had offices on Bull Street, Birmingham[4] and also in Knowle, West Midlands, although the Knowle office was sold in 1999 to agricultural surveyors Smith-Woolley.[5] In May 2000, James & Lister Lea revealed that they were looking at rebranding the company in the future. In December 2000, Bruton Knowles and James & Lister Lea agreed a merger[6] that would become effective on 2 January 2001. The merger, which did not involve any exchange of money between the two companies, led to the formation of one of the largest property consultancy firms in Birmingham.
As an architectural practice, the firm has been responsible for some of Birmingham's most recognisable public houses, many of which are now listed buildings.
Notable works[edit]
Public houses[edit]
- The Wellington Hotel, Bristol Street, Birmingham 1890[7]
- The Woodman, Albert Street, Birmingham (1896-7)[8]
- Swan and Mitre, Lichfield Road, Birmingham (1898-9)[9]
- The Market Tavern, Moseley Street, Birmingham (1899-1900)[10]
- The White Swan, Bradford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham (1899-1900)[11]
- Anchor Inn, Bradford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham (1901)[12]
- The Bartons Arms, High Street, Aston, Birmingham (1901)[13]
- City Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, Ladywood, Birmingham (1901)[14]
- The Red Lion, Soho Road, Birmingham (1901-2)[15]
- The George and Dragon, Albion Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham (extension – 1922)[16]
- The British Oak, Pershore Street, Stirchley, Birmingham (1923-4)[17]
Other works[edit]
- Factory, Ledsam Street, Birmingham (1881)[18]
- Factory, New Spring Street, Birmingham (1882)[18]
- Clifford & Sons mill and workshop, Fazeley Street, Birmingham (1884)[18]
- Birmingham and Midland Bank, Bromsgrove Street and Jamaica Row, Birmingham (1885)[19]
- Birmingham and Midland Hospital for Skin and Urinary diseases, John Bright Street, Birmingham (1887-8)[20]
- Hide and Skin market, 32 Bradford Street, Birmingham (1891)[18]
- Imperial Enamel Company offices and workshops, Watery Lane, Birmingham (1891)[18]
- Factory, Little Bow Street, Birmingham (1896)[18]
- Shops, (76-94) Bristol Street, Birmingham (1896-7)
- Factory and house, Essex Street (1897)[18]
- Three shops, (39-41) Bristol Street, Birmingham (1898-9)
- Bristol Hall Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bristol Street, Birmingham (1899)
- Alfred Bird stables and shopping, Gibb Street, Birmingham (1899)[18]
- Lloyds Bank, Bristol Street, Birmingham (1907)
- Aston Hippodrome, Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham (1908; alterations in 1912. Demolished 1980)[21]
- 39 Newdegate Street (Lloyds Bank), Nuneaton, Warwickshire (1911)[22]
- Sir Thomas Gooch ice cream factory, Banbury Street, Birmingham (1911)[18]
- Factory, Fazeley Street, Birmingham (1919-20)[18]
References[edit]
- ^ Duckers, John (5 January 2001). "Parting such sweet sorrow after 154 years of history". The Birmingham Post.
- ^ a b "Lea (James & Lister) c. 1863 - ?". Biographical Dictionary of British and Irish Architects 1800-1950.
- ^ Williams, Philip (4 January 2001). "BK name to survive integration process". The Birmingham Post.
- ^ "Strength in independence". The Birmingham Post. 15 January 1999.
- ^ Baldwin, Anne (16 September 1999). "James & Lister Lea sells rural practice". The Birmingham Post. Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "Corporate deals 2000: December" (PDF). Gateley Wareing Solicitors. 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 August 2003. Retrieved 4 January 2017 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1472392)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1234088)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1234169)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1234220)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1276272)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1234167)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1076341)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1376199)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1276278)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1343354)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1257988)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Ballard, Phillada (2009). Birmingham's Victorian and Edwardian Architects. Oblong Creative Limited. p. 309-10. ISBN 978-0-9556576-2-7.
- ^ "Building Intelligence". Building News. England. 12 June 1885. Retrieved 27 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Building Intelligence". Building News. England. 15 June 1888. Retrieved 27 January 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Aston Hippodrome". The Theatres Trust. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1380208)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 November 2008.