Plaque

York Watergate - repairs

Erection date: 1962

Inscription

London County Council
Repairs to this Watergate were carried out in:
1898 - Re-roofing and general repairs
1962 - Re-roofing and restoration of masonry.

The plaque has left room for one more re-roofing, due, on this 64 year maintenance cycle, in 2026.

Site: York Watergate (2 memorials)

WC2, Victoria Embankment Gardens

Now 100 metres away from the Thames, this used to be where boats would pull in to allow passengers to disembark for York House.

The large grey plaque can be seen towards the left of our photo. The plaque about the repairs is laid into the floor under the arch.

Londonist's post includes a wonderful 3D model which allows one to see the waiting-rooms inside. Baldwin Hamey has a good post on this gateway and the local area. Adventures in Architecture has a terrific post about this structure.

Credit for this entry to: Bob Baker

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