During 2025 there seem to have been lots of building works going on, from demolitions to new builds, from conversions to reparations. It’s hard to keep up with what’s been happening, so here I can only present a few of the changes I’ve been trying to keep an eye on, but I know there are many more changes happening out there!
Firstly, demolitions! in random order, I'm afraid!
Gone is the Shepshed Lace Manufactury: first pic is before, others are after, which gives a great view of the former Ladybird Books factory, now home to Anstey Wallpapers
Gone is most
of what remained of the Herbert Morris Empress Road works. Again, the first pic is before, the rest are after
On-going works
Work on building a block of flats on the old Ellwoods garage site is still ongoing. The second photo is taken from Pinfiold Jetty
Renovation of the former Odeon Cinema, most recently Beacon Bingo, is continuing. Most of this work is either inside, or in areas that are less visible from the street, however, most recently, the old signage has been removed
Renovation work is still continuing at Art Deco house, White Ladies/Ronaldsway. Both pictures are taken from the roadside, the first from Pytchley Drive, the second from Beacon Road
A combination of new build and restoration is ongoing at the former Park Farms. First pic is from a while ago, the remainder are from January 2026
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The church of All Saints with Holy Trinity has been fundraising for some time now, and are now in a position to be able to address the leaking roof
The Box, which was in the former Greyhound pub, looks to be moving to the old Putts wallpaper and decorating shop. Sadly, the ghost sign on the side of Putts has been painted over in black paint (in this pic it's to the rigth of the skip)
Work has recently started to create a multi-sport five-a-side style pitch in Southfields Park in the corner closest to Leicester Road which many years ago used to be a children’s playground. Apparently, according to the Borough Council website, the new space is a Cruyff Court, named after the Johan Cruyff Foundation. The first view is from the Victoria Street end of the park, the second from the gates on Leicester Road nearest King Street.
The garden
attached to Radmoor House is now being filled with apartment blocks. Pics from different viewing points - and lots of them because I rather like this property (which featured in 'Loughborough in 50 Buildings'!)
The mammoth Generator refurbishment project is still progressing but I haven't taken any photos recently. For more about this building, have a look at this guest blogpost. As is the work to the fire-damaged HSBC in Market Place.
Work to the block of flats which replaced the Royal George pub on the corner of The Coneries and Cradock Street are still on-going. First pic is the building as it was when the first bit of scaffolding appeared a short while after the building was put up. Others are of the building in 2026 (from Nottingham Road, and from Cradock Street)
And just because I happened to take a walk with a view of Beaumanor Hall, here it is with its scaffolding cladding!
As I said, it’s all too much for me to keep up with, so let’s look at some
Building projects that were completed in 2025
The bandstand in Southfields Park was removed and replaced with a somewhat larger structure
Work on the John Taylor bellfoundry is now complete, and a more attractive entrance area has been created
Many of our letterboxes have been changed to allow for parcels to be posted into them. Here's one example, but there are many others around Loughborough
Numerous changes have been completed in Queen’s Park, including the re-imagining of the Carillon ground floor museum, with installation of a new museum sign (dreadful pic - it's the little red upright post that looks like a letter box in this pic!!)
Some new railings and gates have been installed
The Ladybird book benches have been retired and replaced with metal benches showcasing Loughborough-related features in silhouette (sorry, not too obvious from the back!)
The Hope Bell, a memorial to those who died, or suffered, or helped us during the COVID pandemic is now in place and a dedication ceremony was held in June. The surrounding area has been re-vitalised, with a new maze for the sculpted swan
Phew! Pop back next week for 'Ones to watch'!
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