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Discovery Centre

Hob Uid: 1507919
Location :
Greater London Authority
City of Westminster
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ2818083270
Summary : The Discovery Centre at London Zoo was originally built as a 'cheap' or 'popular' tea house known as the Penguin Cafe. It was built in 1923-24 by Walter, Hearn and Chuter and is brick built. Originally it was an open fronted building with a rear lean-to behind a serving counter. In 1988 the building was remodelled as an exhibition space and shop.
More information : The Discovery Centre at London Zoo was originally built as a 'cheap' or 'popular' tea house known as the Penguin Cafe. It was built in 1923-24 by Walter, Hearn and Chuter and is brick built. Originally it was an open fronted building with a rear lean-to behind a serving counter. In 1988 the building was remodelled as an exhibition space and shop. (1)

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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Early 20th Century
Display Date : Built 1923-4
Monument End Date : 1924
Monument Start Date : 1923
Monument Type : Tea House
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Late 20th Century
Display Date : Remodelled in 1988
Monument End Date : 1988
Monument Start Date : 1988
Monument Type : Exhibition Hall, Shop
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 90528
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 28 SE 916
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Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1991-01-01
End Date : 1992-12-31