The Old Pay Office (Building 1/11)

The orginal Pay Office was extended in 1808 when a fire-proof building with vaulted ceiling was added - probably the earliest example of such a building in a Naval dockyard. It contained a strong room and safe. Charles Dickens's father, John Dickens, worked here as a clerk before moving with his family to London in 1815.

It is currently used as an office and artefact storage facility for the Mary Rose Trust.

Building Stats

Constructed

c.1754

Property Status

Listed Grade 2

Current Use

Mary Rose Trust Office and Store

Refurbished by PNBPT
1986
Capital Cost
£50,000
Architect
Robert J Porter & Partners
Contractor
PMC Ltd
 
 

Supported by:

Supported by Regional Growth Fund