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Demolition at Whitehall Gardens CXP01_01_078
PEMBROKE HOUSE, WHITEHALL GARDENS, WHITEHALL, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. A view of the remains of Pembroke House at 7 Whitehall Gardens seen during demolition.
The Georgian town houses in Whitehall Gardens were demolished in 1938 to make way for the Board of Trade and Air Ministry Building, later the Ministry of Defence. However, due to the Second World War the construction of the new building was only started after the war. In the photograph, a sign on the entrance lodge to number 7 states that the Ministry of Transport has removed to Metropole Buildings, Northumberland Avenue WC2
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Media ID 22199923
© Historic England Archive
Demolition Gate Lodge Georgian Government Office House Loss And Destruction
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step into history with our stunning Framed Print of "Demolition at Whitehall Gardens CXP01_01_078" by Charles William Prickett from Historic England. This captivating image offers a glimpse into the past as it depicts the remains of Pembroke House at 7 Whitehall Gardens during demolition. Add an air of sophistication and historical charm to your space with this beautiful, museum-quality print. Each Framed Print is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, ensuring a long-lasting and elegant addition to your home or office decor. Bring the rich history of Whitehall, City of Westminster, and Greater London into your everyday life with this exquisite piece. Order yours today and make a statement with timeless elegance.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment of transformation in the heart of London's Whitehall Gardens. The image showcases the remains of Pembroke House, a Georgian townhouse that stood proudly at 7 Whitehall Gardens until its demolition in 1938. As the wrecking ball swings through the air, we witness history being erased to make way for progress. The significance of this scene lies not only in the destruction itself but also in what was to come. The Board of Trade and Air Ministry Building, later known as the Ministry of Defence, would rise from these ruins after World War II. However, fate had other plans as war delayed its construction. A poignant detail caught by Charles William Prickett's lens is a sign on the entrance lodge to number 7 stating that the Ministry of Transport has relocated to Metropole Buildings on Northumberland Avenue WC2. This small reminder serves as a testament to how government offices adapted amidst chaos and upheaval during those turbulent times. In this single frame, we are reminded of both loss and resilience - loss for what once stood tall on this very spot and resilience for what would eventually take shape here. It is an evocative snapshot frozen in time that invites us to reflect upon our ever-changing urban landscape and how it shapes our collective memory.
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