The band stand should be restored by early next year
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Work to restore a Grade II listed cast-iron bandstand, which has been derelict for 20 years, is due to begin in the next few weeks.
More than �1m is being spent on the 19th Century creation on Clapham Common in south London.
Funding is being mainly provided by the English Heritage Lottery Fund along with Lambeth Council and local people.
The bandstand, thought to be the largest in London, was put on English Heritage's at risk register in July.
It is hoped that when work is complete early next year the attraction will be taken off the register.
Lottery funding
This type of bandstand fell out of favour in the 1960s and 70s when shell-shaped concrete designs took over.
And many others were dismantled or fell in to disrepair.
The lottery funding will provide �900,000, while Lambeth council has donated �300,000 and fundraising events have brought in more than �100,000.
The council says the bandstand could once again become the focal point for musical events on the common.
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