Bath - Railway Station
As part of a major retail scheme adjacent to Bath Spa’s historic railway station,
Steelway were employed to recreate the long lost Porte Cochere which once
graced the “down-side” station building. The challenge was to provide an
authentic solution as far as was possible. From a 1920’s photograph, together
with site evidence, and combined with our historic knowledge of designs of the
period, we were able to determine the dimensions of its projection and recreate
the original appearance and details to a very exacting standard. The contract
included the complete re-creation which took on board the replica riveted
structure, patent glazing using glazing bars which emulated the 100 year old
designs of Henry Hope & Sons together with all necessary timber and cast iron
components. The project received part grant funding from Railway Heritage Trust.