Green Man, Leighton Bromswold. 'Highly Commended' in the Refurbishment category
Huntingdonshire pub celebrates grand designs in national CAMRA competition
The Green Man in Leighton Bromswold, Huntingdonshire has won ‘Highly Commended’ in the Refurbishment category of CAMRA’s prestigious Pub Design Awards.
The category recognises stellar refurbishments of an existing pub building, ranging from a complete gutting to enhancing the design of what was originally in the pub. Judges are looking for originality and imagination in the way the building is treated.
Owners Andy and Lizzie Langridge took over the dilapidated pub and have completely transformed it into a focal point for the village.
The Green Man was in such poor condition, with many fixtures covered in mould, almost all the fittings had to be replaced, including flooring, lighting, seating and bar shelving. An entirely self-funded renovation project, the two owners did as much of the work as possible independently, even painstakingly building the new oak panelling from scratch.
Andrew Davison, Chair of the Pub Design Awards judging panel, said:
“Despite the increasing pressure on the hospitality industry, people are still prepared to invest time, money, and energy into pubs and bars. The Pub Design Awards recognise the extraordinary amount of effort, the imagination and design, plus high-quality craftsmanship which have gone into all of these projects. In these troubled times, the pub still has a key role to play in our communities, and those who are working to conserve, repair and renovate them should rightfully be applauded.”
Shelly Bentley, Awards Committee Chair, added:
“From striking Art Deco wonders to inviting streetcorner locals, there are some beautiful pubs across the UK. Next time you are enjoying a pint, take a second to marvel at the skill involved in making these stunning spaces. In these difficult times for the industry, it is always heartening to see just how much people care about pubs. From volunteering to help renovate your local, to architects undergoing full-on conservation projects, it all means future generations can enjoy them too.”
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Notes to Editors:
Photos of The Green Man here.
Full list of Pub Design Awards winners here.
About CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards
CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards celebrates not only the UK’s best-looking pubs, but those which have been lovingly revamped or refurbished, to ambitious conversions and those which have made a real difference to their local community.
Run in collaboration with Historic England, the competition is judged by a panel of experts passionate about design and conservation. The awards shine a light on just how important pub architecture is, from ornate Victorian gin palaces to imaginative contemporary spaces.
Information about the Pub Design Awards here.
Historic England
Historic England is a public body that protects, champions and saves England's spectacular historic environment, helping people to care for, enjoy and celebrate history.
Learn more about Historic England here.
