Restoration, restoration

This building on East Gates in Leicester was once one of twelve Coffee and Cocoa Houses in the city.
Built in 1885, it was an alternative to pubs for the working man.
It had fallen into considerable neglect over the years and the fascia was in danger of falling apart.
Pressure has been put on the owners of the building and it now looks as though it`s getting the long awaited facelift it deserves