Further details have been released regarding plans for the conversion of Manchester's London Road Fire Station; plans which will include a new hotel.
The London Road Fire Station is a Grade II-listed building. It opened in 1906 in the city centre alongside Manchester Piccadilly station. In addition to a fire station, the building also housed a police station, an ambulance station, a bank, a coroner's court and a gas-meter testing station.
The converted fire station will also be a "hive of activity". The former Engine Room will be converted for commercial use for the creative industries. The Engine Room will retain the historic glazed-brick walled interior.
The former Police Station will be converted into a gym and wellness facility, whilst the Coroners Court will be preserved and fitted-out to host functions and events.
A 42-bedroom boutique hotel will provide accommodation in the north and east wings of the building centred on its ground-floor entrance in Whitworth Street.
The central courtyard will form the social heart of the development, with retail, leisure and wide-ranging food and beverage options.
Proposed opening dates await publication.