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Swiss Centre Taverne JLP01_08_077633
Filename: jlp01_08_077633.jpg
Size: 6714 x 5298 (6.2MB)
Date: 8th December 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Swiss Centre Taverne JLP01_08_077633
Swiss Centre, Coventry Street, Leicester Square, City of Westminster, Greater London. The interior of The Taverne at the Swiss Centre.
The Swiss Centre was designed by David Aberdeen and was built by John Laing & Son Ltd. It had shops at street level with a market area and restaurants in the podium known as Swiss Fair and an eleven storey building above including offices and residential units. The building was demolished in 2008
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Media ID 24135934
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Restaurant Shopping Centre
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This print captures the interior of The Taverne at the Swiss Centre, located in Coventry Street, Leicester Square, City of Westminster, Greater London. Designed by David Aberdeen and constructed by John Laing & Son Ltd. , this iconic building was a hub of activity during the 1960s. The Swiss Centre boasted an impressive structure with shops on street level and a market area along with restaurants in the podium known as Swiss Fair. Rising above were eleven storeys comprising offices and residential units. This architectural marvel stood tall until its unfortunate demolition in 2008. In this image, we are transported back to a time when people would gather at The Taverne for delightful dining experiences. The ambiance is inviting, with warm lighting illuminating the space adorned with elegant furnishings and tasteful decor. Patrons can be seen enjoying their meals while engaging in lively conversations. As we admire this snapshot from A© Historic England Archive, it serves as a reminder of how buildings like The Taverne played an integral role in shaping city life during that era. Though no longer standing today, its legacy lives on through photographs like these that capture moments frozen in time - forever preserving the spirit of bustling shopping centres and vibrant restaurants from yesteryears.
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