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The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W.. The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W
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The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W.. The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W
The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, [London], 1857. The tower in which "Big Ben" is housed was originally known as St Stephen's Tower. View of...the river front facing the Thames, from whose banks [the tower] rises majestically...The total height of the tower to the top of the finial is 310 feet. The roof is composed of cast iron, galvanised; the finial at top is of wrought copper, gilt; and the total weight of the roof is estimated at 300 tons...The walls have been erected under two contractors - the lower part to the Clock-Tower, we believe, by Mr. Grissell; the upper by Mr. Jay, the contractor at the present time for the New Palace works. The sculptural decorations are by Mr. John Thomas, of the Alpha-road; and the metal roof by Mr. Jabez James. The ornamental work in metal is partly by James and Hardman, of Birmingham. The gilding is by Mr. Crace'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph, titled "The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, 1857," showcases the grandeur and architectural brilliance of a pivotal moment in London's history. The image, created by J. & A.W, captures the riverfront view of the iconic clock tower, which was originally known as St. Stephen's Tower. Rising majestically from the banks of the Thames, the tower's total height reaches an impressive 310 feet, with a roof made of cast iron, galvanised at the base and wrought copper, gilt at the top, weighing an estimated 300 tons. The construction of the walls was overseen by two contractors - Mr. Grissell for the lower part leading up to the Clock-Tower, and Mr. Jay for the upper part. The sculptural decorations were the work of Mr. John Thomas, while the metal roof was crafted by Mr. Jabez James. The intricate ornamental work in metal was a collaborative effort between James and Hardman of Birmingham, and the gilding was expertly executed by Mr. Crace. The photograph, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1857, offers a glimpse into the architectural marvel that was the New Houses of Parliament, a symbol of progress and innovation during the Victorian era. This photograph is not only a testament to the engineering prowess of the time but also a beautiful piece of historical documentation.
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