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Demolished Collection (#9)

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

Background imageDemolished Collection: Little Lion Hall, now demolished (engraving)

Little Lion Hall, now demolished (engraving)
3631507 Little Lion Hall, now demolished (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Lion Hall, now demolished)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Thatched Cottage near Paddington Green, 1895 (colour litho)

Thatched Cottage near Paddington Green, 1895 (colour litho)
2794046 Thatched Cottage near Paddington Green, 1895 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thatched Cottage near Paddington Green, 1895)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Maunders Fish Shop, Cheyne Walk, 1887 (colour litho)

Maunders Fish Shop, Cheyne Walk, 1887 (colour litho)
2794036 Maunders Fish Shop, Cheyne Walk, 1887 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maunders Fish Shop, Cheyne Walk, 1887)

Background imageDemolished Collection: 'Old Curiosity Shop, 'Portsmouth Street, 1884 (colour litho)

"Old Curiosity Shop, "Portsmouth Street, 1884 (colour litho)
2794028 " Old Curiosity Shop, " Portsmouth Street, 1884 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Old Curiosity Shop, " Portsmouth Street)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Garden House, Clements Inn, 1883 (colour litho)

Garden House, Clements Inn, 1883 (colour litho)
2794026 Garden House, Clements Inn, 1883 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden House, Clements Inn, 1883)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Dicks Coffee-house, Fleet Street, 1899 (colour litho)

Dicks Coffee-house, Fleet Street, 1899 (colour litho)
2794021 Dicks Coffee-house, Fleet Street, 1899 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dicks Coffee-house, Fleet Street, 1899)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Nos 13, 14, and 15 Nevills Court, Fetter Lane, 1901 (colour litho)

Nos 13, 14, and 15 Nevills Court, Fetter Lane, 1901 (colour litho)
2794017 Nos 13, 14, and 15 Nevills Court, Fetter Lane, 1901 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nos 13, 14, and 15 Nevills Court, Fetter Lane, 1901)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Cloth Fair, West Smithfield, looking West, 1904 (colour litho)

Cloth Fair, West Smithfield, looking West, 1904 (colour litho)
2794007 Cloth Fair, West Smithfield, looking West, 1904 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloth Fair, West Smithfield, looking West, 1904)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Doorway of St Georges Church, Botolph Lane, 1904 (colour litho)

Doorway of St Georges Church, Botolph Lane, 1904 (colour litho)
2794004 Doorway of St Georges Church, Botolph Lane, 1904 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doorway of St Georges Church, Botolph Lane, 1904)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Staircase of No 10 Austin Friars, 1895 (colour litho)

Staircase of No 10 Austin Friars, 1895 (colour litho)
2793990 Staircase of No 10 Austin Friars, 1895 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase of No 10 Austin Friars, 1895)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Vine Tavern, Mile End, looking East, 1887 (colour litho)

Vine Tavern, Mile End, looking East, 1887 (colour litho)
2793988 Vine Tavern, Mile End, looking East, 1887 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vine Tavern, Mile End, looking East, 1887)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Tower of Church of St Giles, Cripplegate, and Old Houses in Fore Street, 1884 (colour litho)

Tower of Church of St Giles, Cripplegate, and Old Houses in Fore Street, 1884 (colour litho)
2793984 Tower of Church of St Giles, Cripplegate, and Old Houses in Fore Street, 1884 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tower of Church of St Giles)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Last of Kings Head Inn, Southwark, 1884 (colour litho)

Last of Kings Head Inn, Southwark, 1884 (colour litho)
2793981 Last of Kings Head Inn, Southwark, 1884 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last of Kings Head Inn, Southwark, 1884)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Tabard Inn, Southwark, 1810 (colour litho)

Tabard Inn, Southwark, 1810 (colour litho)
2793973 Tabard Inn, Southwark, 1810 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabard Inn, Southwark, 1810)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Newgate in course of demolition (pencil & w / c on paper)

Newgate in course of demolition (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832180 Newgate in course of demolition (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageDemolished Collection: The train in the house! (colour litho)

The train in the house! (colour litho)
2783757 The train in the house! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The train in the house)

Background imageDemolished Collection: The Fox and Crown, Highgate, London (engraving)

The Fox and Crown, Highgate, London (engraving)
607649 The Fox and Crown, Highgate, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox and Crown, Highgate, London)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Vanished London - Sole remanins of Bermondsey Abbey, Demolished about 1896 (colour litho)

Vanished London - Sole remanins of Bermondsey Abbey, Demolished about 1896 (colour litho)
733679 Vanished London - Sole remanins of Bermondsey Abbey, Demolished about 1896 (colour litho) by Payne, Arthur Charles (1856-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Old Dye House and Dye House, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper)

Old Dye House and Dye House, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper)
CHL404789 Old Dye House and Dye House, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Barritt, Thomas (d.1820); 14.4x19 cm; Chethams Library, Manchester

Background imageDemolished Collection: A view of Sir John Oldcastle Tavern and Garden, in Cold Bath Fields (engraving)

A view of Sir John Oldcastle Tavern and Garden, in Cold Bath Fields (engraving)
586364 A view of Sir John Oldcastle Tavern and Garden, in Cold Bath Fields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Long Lane, Smithfield (engraving)

Long Lane, Smithfield (engraving)
582680 Long Lane, Smithfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long Lane, Smithfield)

Background imageDemolished Collection: British Museum, Holborn, c. 1750 (engraving)

British Museum, Holborn, c. 1750 (engraving)
5890791 British Museum, Holborn, c.1750 (engraving) by Campbell, Colen (1676-1729); length: 38 cm; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Prospect of Montague House, Holborn)

Background imageDemolished Collection: British Museum, 1850 (w / c on paper)

British Museum, 1850 (w / c on paper)
5890788 British Museum, 1850 (w/c on paper) by Findlay, James (fl.1820); height: 21 cm; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Old Houses in Church Street, Windsor, about to be demolished (b / w photo)

Old Houses in Church Street, Windsor, about to be demolished (b / w photo)
1593669 Old Houses in Church Street, Windsor, about to be demolished (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses in Church Street, Windsor)

Background imageDemolished Collection: House in Nice, demolished in the Riviera Earthquake, 1887 (engraving)

House in Nice, demolished in the Riviera Earthquake, 1887 (engraving)
967920 House in Nice, demolished in the Riviera Earthquake, 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House in Nice, demolished in the Riviera Earthquake)

Background imageDemolished Collection: The Vendome Column, 19th Century (b/w engraving)

The Vendome Column, 19th Century (b/w engraving)
909587 The Vendome Column, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Colonne Vendome - 16th May 1871, the Column)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Florence Old and New, a Sweeping Change (b / w photo)

Florence Old and New, a Sweeping Change (b / w photo)
1042931 Florence Old and New, a Sweeping Change (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Florence Old and New, a Sweeping Change)

Background imageDemolished Collection: The King Street Gate, Westminster, demolished 1723 (engraving)

The King Street Gate, Westminster, demolished 1723 (engraving)
1056681 The King Street Gate, Westminster, demolished 1723 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King Street Gate, Westminster, demolished 1723)

Background imageDemolished Collection: The Pretty Garden House in Petty France (engraving)

The Pretty Garden House in Petty France (engraving)
1059483 The Pretty Garden House in Petty France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pretty Garden House in Petty France, No 19, York Street)

Background imageDemolished Collection: Old Houses in Wych Street, London, recently demolished (engraving)

Old Houses in Wych Street, London, recently demolished (engraving)
1045661 Old Houses in Wych Street, London, recently demolished (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses in Wych Street, London, recently demolished)

Background imageDemolished Collection: The Restoration of Nelsons Church, All Saints, Burnham Thorpe (engraving)

The Restoration of Nelsons Church, All Saints, Burnham Thorpe (engraving)
1062382 The Restoration of Nelsons Church, All Saints, Burnham Thorpe (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Restoration of Nelsons Church)

Background imageDemolished Collection: The Old Rectory, Grasmere, where Wordsworth lived from 1811 to 1813

The Old Rectory, Grasmere, where Wordsworth lived from 1811 to 1813, recently demolished (b / w photo)
1100203 The Old Rectory, Grasmere, where Wordsworth lived from 1811 to 1813, recently demolished (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageDemolished Collection: Half Noise

Half Noise
SONY DSC. Paulo Abrantes

Background imageDemolished Collection: Union Street in Bristol. Somerset and Avon area. Picture shows pedestrians

Union Street in Bristol. Somerset and Avon area. Picture shows pedestrians amongst the blitzed remains of Union Street Broadmead, Bristol

Background imageDemolished Collection: Bombed streets in Bristol re-opened to the public. 1940 Somerset and Avon area

Bombed streets in Bristol re-opened to the public. 1940 Somerset and Avon area. Picture shows pedestrians amongst the blitzed remains of a street in Bristol

Background imageDemolished Collection: Air raid damage to Messrs. E. S. & A. Robinsons premises, the Bristol printers

Air raid damage to Messrs. E. S. & A. Robinsons premises, the Bristol printers
Air raid damage to Messrs. E.S. & A. Robinsons premises, the Bristol printers. Somerset and Avon area. Bristol was Englands fifth most heavily bombed city, from 24th November 1940 to 15th May 1944

Background imageDemolished Collection: The bombed site of Scull & Sons, Sanitary Engineers, in Redcliffe Street, Bristol

The bombed site of Scull & Sons, Sanitary Engineers, in Redcliffe Street, Bristol, Somerset. Pictured after a German air raid in world War Two

Background imageDemolished Collection: Hull, Yorkshire, January 1949. Hull was damaged severely in The Blitz

Hull, Yorkshire, January 1949. Hull was damaged severely in The Blitz, and picture shows an unstable pillared building finally coming down as it is too unsafe to stay up

Background imageDemolished Collection: Fetter Lane, off Fleet Street, London. A now unsafe building comes down after being

Fetter Lane, off Fleet Street, London. A now unsafe building comes down after being severely damaged in The Blitz. Picture taken 15th May 1941

Background imageDemolished Collection: Slumdoms stronghold reduced to rubble heaps at North Shields

Slumdoms stronghold reduced to rubble heaps at North Shields, where areas of Clive Street and Bedford Street are being cleared. 7th February 1935

Background imageDemolished Collection: Liverpools old St. Johns Market in the process of demolition. Circa 1964

Liverpools old St. Johns Market in the process of demolition. Circa 1964

Background imageDemolished Collection: Another old Liverpool landmark bites the dust - the portal that once welcomed

Another old Liverpool landmark bites the dust - the portal that once welcomed the citys poor and destitute is all that remains of the David Lewis Hostel and Club. Circa 1980

Background imageDemolished Collection: The changing face of Reading, Greyfriars Road. 26th January 1967

The changing face of Reading, Greyfriars Road. 26th January 1967

Background imageDemolished Collection: The end of the Alhambra Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland. Almost the end of the Alhambra as

The end of the Alhambra Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland. Almost the end of the Alhambra as the demolishers hammer makes short work of it. Only the front entrance is left standing. Circa 1971

Background imageDemolished Collection: Fans in the Holte End stand in the final game before it was demolished

Fans in the Holte End stand in the final game before it was demolished. Aston Villa 2 -1 Liverpool premiership match. 7th May 1994

Background imageDemolished Collection: The Mill at Stokesley, that is in the process of being demolished. 4th February 1983

The Mill at Stokesley, that is in the process of being demolished. 4th February 1983

Background imageDemolished Collection: The floodlight is taken down at Ayresome Park, the home of Middlesbrough F

The floodlight is taken down at Ayresome Park, the home of Middlesbrough F.C following the clubs move to their new stadium. 11th October 1996

Background imageDemolished Collection: Ayresome Park, the home of Middlesbrough F. C is demolished following the clubs move to

Ayresome Park, the home of Middlesbrough F. C is demolished following the clubs move to
Ayresome Park, the home of Middlesbrough F.C is demolished following the clubs move to their new stadium. 27th August 1996




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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.