An iconic arch that once stood at the entrance to Euston railway station could soon be rebuilt as part of the venue’s transformation into a HS2 terminal.
An iconic arch that once stood at the entrance toEuston railway station could soon be rebuilt as part of the venue’stransformation into a HS2 terminal.
Constructed from Bramley Fall stone quarried 200 milesnorth in the suburbs of Leeds, the original arch stood 70 feet high and was inplace from 1837 to 1962.
The eventual demolition of the arch sparked protestsand similar architectural passions have been ignited by the news of acelebrity-backed bid to recreate the arch.
Phil Mone, director of Morley-based Mone Brothers who ownand run the Blackhill Quarry where Bramley Fall sandstone is now sourced,explained: “It was a giant Romanesque structure with a depth of 44 feet andwas supported by four columns with a diameter of 2.6 metres.
“It cost £35,000 to build and was designed by architect Philip Hardwick on behalf of theLondon & Birmingham Railway.
“Bramley Fall stone with its hardened structure was the perfect choice for constructionand features in many London landmarks including Blackfriars Bridge and the Houses of Parliament.
“A few years ago we hosted TV historian Dan Cruickshank atBlackhill Quarry. He founded the Euston Arch Trust in 1996 with the aim ofreviving the arch and his efforts found fruition when it was announced in 2014that a £1.2 billion refurbishment of Euston could incorporate the formerfeature.
“We have already been sounded out about supplying Bramley Fallstone for the new project but these are early days,” added Phil.
