Redevelopment Collection

Scotland, Glasgow, Glasgow City. New Broomielaw Tradeston Bridge crossing the River Clyde in Glasgow

Tower block near Guildford Street, Lozells, Birmingham. 18th July, 1968

A residents view from the balcony of a flat in Queens Street, Coventry, overlooking new flats being built in Hillfields. 12th January 1966

A small boy rummages among the tangled wrecks of old cars on waste ground in the Hillfields area of Coventry. In the background is the towering block of flats in Queen Street. 4th February 1965

Obaida, Tokyo, Japan

Paris Demolitions - the Rue de la Montagne Sainte Genevieve, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Paris Demolitions - the Rue de la Montagne Sainte Genevieve, 1858. We have much satisfaction in presenting to our readers the accompanying Sketch of this celebrated old street in Paris

The Demolition of the Grand Bazar de la Bourse on the Nieuwendijk, Amsterdam, 1893-1897

Ellergreen Road School, Norris Green, Liverpool, 15th May 1995. The derelict school has been transformed into an award winning community centre by go ahead residents

Aerial view of Old Trafford after the demolition of the Stretford End, at the close of the 1992 season to comply with the Taylor Report. July 1992

England, County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees. The Infinity Bridge, a public pedestrian and cycle footbridge across the River Tees

Tin dressing floor at Wheal Sparnon being turned into Victoria Park, Redruth, Cornwall. Late 1800s
A gentleman wearing a bowler hat is standing to the left of centre. The area in the photograph is now covered by Clinton Road, Park Road and Albany Road, Redruth

Replacement housing JLP01_08_069312
St Marys Estate, Oldham. A worker securing a concrete slab during the construction of 12M Jespersen prototype flats in Oldham, with derelict terraced houses in the background

Devonshire House, Derby a42_00925
Devonshire House, 32 - 36 Corn Market, Derby. The exterior of Devonshire House at 32-36 Corn Market. Devonshire House was built in the mid 18th century as the Derby town house of the Dukes of

New York, NYC, Hudson Yards, Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project, path leading to Vessel

New York City, Manhattan, Hudson Yards, The Vessel structure

Manchesters oldest building, the Shambles, is rising to new heights, but its not quite as easy as ganger man Pat Hegarty makes it look

The lifting of the Old Shambles in the centre of Manchester begins with a lift of about half an inch. 22nd July 1971

Aerial view showing the residential suburb of Walker in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England with the newly constructed 15 storey flats visible in the background near the St Anthonys gas

The concrete framework of the 10-storey block of flats in Hillfields rises up beyond the weather-scarred walls of derelict property in Queen Street, Coventry

The High-rise flats in Hillfields as seen from Coventry Cathedral. The City Mill(flour) with its tall chimney can be seen in the foreground. 22nd March 1968

General view showing One Canada Square in Canary Wharf, London during its construction. The building is the tallest in the United Kingdom at 770 feet above ground level. July 1991

A familiar Kenilworth landmark in unfamiliar dressing. The water tower on Tainters Hill surrounded by scaffolding as work progresses on its conversion to a dweling place. 4th January 1973

One World Trade Center also known as Tower 1 and Freedom Tower, Manhattan, New York City
USA, New York City, Manhattan, One World Trade Center also known as Tower 1 and Freedom Tower

England, Lancashire, Blackpool. Blackpool Tower and the Golden Mile on the Blackpool sea front

Scotland, Edinburgh, Union Canal. Canal Boat moored near the Lochrin Basin on the Union Canal near Fountainbridge. Now known as the Edinburgh Quay

Cardiff Bay, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
General view over the Cardiff Bay area, including examples of its redevelopment, as well as the Millennium Centre and Pierhead Building, Cardiff, Wales, UK

Cardiff misc, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
General view over the Cardiff Bay area, including examples of its redevelopment, as well as the Millennium Centre and Pierhead Building, Cardiff, Wales, UK

The Cedars OFH01_01_01_f09_02
The Cedars, Ranelagh Road, Putney, Wandsworth, Greater London. The western terrace of The Cedars, seen from the south west

Putney OFH01_01_01_f05_16
PUTNEY HIGH STREET, PUTNEY, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON. An elevated view looking towards Putney Bridge from Putney High Street showing building work at number 15 with St Mary's Church Putney to

Cheltenham Playhouse PLA01_09_038
Playhouse Theatre, Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The auditorium of the Playhouse Theatre, formerly the Montpellier Baths

Wembley Arena PLA01_03_1171
WEMBLEY ARENA, ENGINEERS WAY, BRENT, GREATER LONDON. Looking across the junction of Engineers Way and Wembley Park Boulevard towards Wembley Arena, after redevelopment work

Night scene JLP01_08_064434
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A night-time view looking south-east across the Paternoster development, showing the site during construction with St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Paternoster Square JLP01_08_063433
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. Looking west over the Paternoster development during its construction, showing the Old Bailey in the background and Christchurch Greyfriars on the right

Paternoster Square JLP01_08_062711
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. Looking west during the construction of the Paternoster development, showing the Old Bailey in the background and Christchurch Greyfriars on the right

Piling core surveying JLP01_08_061976
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A team from Ground Engineering Ltd carrying out a site survey with a soft drilling rig during construction of the Paternoster development

Paternoster Square JLP01_08_060912a
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A McKinney Foundations crane and pile driver at work during the construction of the Paternoster development, with St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Flats in Hulme JLP01_08_076201b
HULME, MANCHESTER. A view over the construction site of three-storey flats in Hulme, built using the 12M Jespersen system

England, Lancashire, Manchester, Salford Quays

West Kowloon Cultural District with ICC buillding, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

West Kowloon Cultural District and ICC, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Reading Station, c. 1994
This photograph shows the main concourse of Reading station in Berkshire, c.1994, showing the 1989 redeveloped station design and the escalators to go up to platforms 5 to 10

Vanishing London: Clare Market and its surrounding streets shortly before demolition, 1891 (engraving)
5216796 Vanishing London: Clare Market and its surrounding streets shortly before demolition, 1891 (engraving) by English School

View of Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne (b / c, ink & w / c on paper)
473948 View of Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne (b/c, ink & w/c on paper) by Dobson, John (1787-1865); 41.2x27.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Vanishing London: Crosby Hall Chambers, Bishopsgate, shortly before demolition, 1891 (engraving)
5216795 Vanishing London: Crosby Hall Chambers, Bishopsgate, shortly before demolition, 1891 (engraving) by English School

Quadrangle of Emanuel Hospital, Westminster, London, threatened with demolition, 1891 (engraving)
5216787 Quadrangle of Emanuel Hospital, Westminster, London, threatened with demolition, 1891 (engraving) by English School

At the Building, 1951 (oil on canvas)
AGR290619 At the Building, 1951 (oil on canvas) by Zmurko, Franciszek (1859-1910); 101x130 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Dismantling Norfolk House, St Jamess Square
Workmen taking down one of the gilded mirrors in the ballroom at Norfolk House, St Jamess Square, London, the fittings of which are dismantled prior to the demolition of the whole residence

Map of the mouth of the Chicago River, Illinois with the plan of the proposed piers for
NBY332309 Map of the mouth of the Chicago River, Illinois with the plan of the proposed piers for improving the harbour, 1830 (pen & ink on paper) by Harrison, E. (fl)

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"Transforming the Urban Landscape: A Journey through Redevelopment" From the towering blocks near Guildford Street in Lozells, Birmingham to the panoramic view from a resident's balcony in Queens Street, Coventry, it has shaped our cities and communities, and is a process that breathes new life into forgotten spaces and offers hope for a brighter future. In one corner of Birmingham, a small boy explores the tangled wrecks of old cars on waste ground, unaware of the transformation about to take place. Meanwhile, passionate voices rise at Queen Victoria Market protest as locals fight for their heritage amidst plans for change. Across Tyne & Wear stands the magnificent Millennium Bridge and Baltic Art Gallery - symbols of regeneration that bridge past and present. Further south in Portsmouth, Hampshire, Spinnaker Tower soars above the skyline like an architectural marvel; its presence embodying progress and innovation. County Durham's Stockton-on-Tees bears witness to redevelopment's impact on local communities. Here lies evidence of how once-abandoned spaces can be transformed into vibrant hubs where people gather and connect. Travel back in time to Cornwall's Wheal Sparnon tin dressing floor turned Victoria Park - an example from the late 1800s when visionaries saw potential beyond industry. The Cedars stand tall as witnesses to history while Putney whispers tales of renewal along its streets. Derby's Devonshire House holds stories within its walls; stories that remind us how redevelopment shapes not only physical landscapes but also cultural identities. And across continents stands One World Trade Center in Manhattan - an emblematic symbol of resilience rising from ashes with unwavering determination. Redevelopment knows no boundaries; it transcends borders and unites nations under shared aspirations for progress. As we gaze upon these snapshots scattered across time and space, let us remember that behind every structure lies countless dreams realized – dreams woven together by human ingenuity striving towards a better tomorrow.