There was a London winner in these awards which are organised annually by CAMRA in conjunction with Historic England. The Sekforde in Clerkenwell was highly commended in the refurbishment class. The pub is built on land once owned by the Sekforde family which explains the mural depicting the Sekforde Almshouses in Woodbridge, Suffolk. The judges said that the refurbishment \u2018captures all the charm of a late Georgian pub (it dates back to 1829) whilst offering the very best in modern facilities\u2019. The main feature is an extension linked to the original building by a glass atrium, which, to continue the art theme, features a quadriptych by Anthony Eyton RA. The pub also now has strong \u2018green\u2019 credentials, having installed ground source heating and cooling which uses 15% of the energy of a normal pub of its size. Owner David Lonsdale said, \u201cWe are delighted by this award which recognises the restored beauty of the Sekforde. It is especially pleasing to receive it from CAMRA, which has done so much to defend the wonderful tradition of pubs in this country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The winner of the Refurbishment award was the Pilot Boat in Lyme Regis. Other awards were:
Conversion to Pub Use \u2013 Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate
Historic England Conservation \u2013 Coopers Tavern,
Burton-on-Trent
Joe Goodwin Award (for street corner locals) \u2013
Cardigan Arms, Leeds
The awards were presented on 23 May at the Coopers Tavern, which is always worth a visit<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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