Demolished Collection (#22)

"From London's City Gates to the Tinsley Cooling Towers

Demolished Collection: Demolition / Paris

Demolition / Paris
Demolition work prior to the building of the Rue des Ecoles with half demolished tenements propped up with wooden buttresses. Residents continue to dry their washing

Demolished Collection: Holy Trinity Priory

Holy Trinity Priory
The Gateway to the Priory of the Holy Trinity, called Christs Church or Christchurch near Aldgate. The structure behind appears to be in the process of demolition

Demolished Collection: Brit Museum at Montagu H

Brit Museum at Montagu H
Giraffes dominate the staircase at Montagu House, home of the Museum until it is demolished and replaced with Smirkes magnificent buildings from the 1820s to the 1850s

Demolished Collection: Birmingham Nelson Statue

Birmingham Nelson Statue
This monument to LORD HORATIO NELSON, next to the (now demolished) Bull Ring, Birmingham, England, was sculpted in 1809 by Sir Richard Westmacott, R.A

Greenwich Palace
GREENWICH PALACE, named by Henry VI PLACENTIA (pleasant place); later it was a biscuit factory, demolished by Wren 1694 to make way for the Royal Naval Hospital

Demolished Collection: Tabard, Southwark, 1831

Tabard, Southwark, 1831
The Tabard Inn, Southwark, London, demolished in 1876. Also known as The Talbot Inn

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"From London's City Gates to the Tinsley Cooling Towers: Tales Landmarks" Step into a world of destruction and rebirth as we embark on a journey through demolished landmarks that have shaped history. (Search And Destroy) In the heart of London, witness the remnants of resilience after the Blitz ravaged its streets. An ambulance at Ladywell, Lewisham stands as a testament to bravery amidst chaos during World War II. (London / City Gates) Once guarding this vibrant city, the ancient gates now lay in ruins. Their crumbling walls whisper stories of bygone eras and forgotten secrets. (Tinsley cooling towers, Sheffield) The towering giants once dominated Sheffield's skyline but were brought down with precision in a spectacular demolition. Witness their majestic fall and marvel at human ingenuity. (New Brighton Tower, Wallasey, Cheshire, c1898-c1921) Rising high above Cheshire's landscape stood New Brighton Tower - an architectural masterpiece lost to time. Its absence leaves behind echoes of joyous laughter and breathtaking views. (Imperial Hotel, Tokyo) Amidst Tokyo's bustling streets lies the memory of Imperial Hotel - a symbol of elegance reduced to rubble by forces beyond our control. Yet from its ashes emerged new beginnings and hope for tomorrow. (Blitz in London -- ambulance at Ladywell, Lewisham, WW2) Amidst the chaos caused by war came tales of heroism etched forever within these battered walls. The scars left behind remind us never to forget those who sacrificed everything for our freedom. (Painted Murals And Frescoes Inside A Room At The Ancient Roman Ruins At Herculaneum (Ercolano), Campania, Italy) Step back in time within Herculaneum's ancient ruins where painted murals and frescoes adorned rooms long ago destroyed by Mount Vesuvius' wrath. These fragments offer glimpses into a lost world frozen in time.