Cabmen's Shelter Listing

Over the past 40 years Heritage of London Trust has restored and helped save the 13 surviving cabmen’s shelters. We’re delighted that the final one has now been listed.

Our most recent shelter project is the Pier, on Chelsea Embankment, which had been derelict for 11 years after a ‘red route’ was installed (which means vehicles are not allowed to stop). HOLT worked with the Cabmen’s Shelter Fund to bring the Pier back to use for the public as a café, as close as possible to its original use.

We’ll continue to champion these iconic green shelters and look forward to marking 150 years of the Cabmen’s Shelter Fund in 2025.

Pope's Grotto Civic Trust Award

We are thrilled that Pope's Grotto has won an AABC Conservation Award as part of this year's Civic Trust Awards! HOLT has supported different elements of this project for over 10 years, including the gates and the central stone chamber which is now so evocative of Pope’s time.

The Civic Trust Awards said: "Alexander Pope’s Grotto, an enchanting Grade II* structure, unfolds a captivating tale of architectural brilliance, eclectic design, and intricate conservation."

Knight Frank generously supported the restoration of the central chamber.

Leaning Woman Statue

We’re thrilled to have had a kick-off meeting for the Leaning Woman project, refining the programme of works for this spring. She’s unwrapped & is ready for action!

Watch this space for updates on the works and a start date on site.

We’ll be working with Odgers Conservation, Sally Strachey Historic Conservation, the St Peter’s Residents Association and the Environment and Planning departments of Hammersmith & Fulham Council.

To find out more about this fabulous 1950s statue save the date for our conference on public art on 4 July 2024 at the RIBA.