A detailed illustration depicting St Paul’s College in Stony Stratford has been donated to the now Indian restaurant, Calcutta Brasserie.
The building was founded in 1863 as a college is beautifully drawn showing how the building looked over 140 years ago. The main structure of the listed building can easily be seen today as well as the dome-shaped ceiling.
An anonymous customer handed the illustration to the manager and owner, Ali Ajmol, who has framed the fragile drawing to protect it and allow customers to enjoy the wonderful history of the building.
“It’s interesting to see how the building has hardly changed in over 100 years,” said Ali.
“To think that this part of the building was used as a chapel so long ago is fascinating and one of the reasons we know our customers like to come and dine in such a special building.”
The building also operated as a cigar factory for a short period, and ran as Fegan's Home for Orphaned Boys from 1900 to 1961, during which time it cared for 4000 boys.
Calcutta Brasserie has become one of the most successful award-winning Indian restaurants in the region and celebrates its nine anniversary on September 13.
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