Listed Building: NOS. 2 TO 40 (EVEN) THE STRAND, INCLUDING ENTRANCE TO STRAND ARCADE (1279060)

A continuous range. 1881. Neo-classical style; ashlar; 3 and 4 storeys; range of sash windows (no glazing bars) in moulded architraves with cornices on consoles; continuous modillion cornice at 1st floor, and at 3rd floor to form eaves cornice of 3-storeyed portion of range; pilasters rising over lst and 2nd storeys at alternate bays; 3 doorways and entrance to Strand Arcade (between Non 28 and 30) with pilasters at sides, semi-circular arched heads with foliated keyblocks, elborately carved spandrels and open balustrades; continuous cornice at 1st floor. No 2 has doorway on splay to return side in rusticated surround and arcaded windows to front; doorways generally with 12-panelled divided doors; moulded eaves cornice surmounted by open balustrading. Inserted modern shop fronts. Entrance to Strand Arcade only included as part of facade. Nos 2 to 40 (even) including Entrance to Strand Arcade form a group with No 17 to 21 (odd) and No 25 St James's Street.