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Modern Architecture Collection: Reavell and Cahill

Reavell and Cahill Collection
12 Items

Modern Architecture Collection: Post-Modernism

Post-Modernism Collection
14 Items

Modern Architecture Collection: Modern Coventry

Modern Coventry Collection
65 Items

Modern Architecture Collection: Material, shape and design

Material, shape and design Collection
50 Items

Modern Architecture Collection: Post-War Listing

Post-War Listing Collection
29 Items

Modern Architecture Collection: Modern Movement

Modern Movement Collection
18 Items

Modern Architecture Collection: Tall buildings

Tall buildings Collection
39 Items

Modern Architecture Collection: Space, Hope and Brutalism

Space, Hope and Brutalism Collection
72 Items

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Barbican Centre N100535

Barbican Centre N100535
BARBICAN CENTRE, London. View of the brutalist architecture of the Barbican and flats that surround the centre. Listed Grade II (NHLE 1352667)

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Jodrell Bank, Lovell Telescope J880352

Jodrell Bank, Lovell Telescope J880352
JODRELL BANK OBSERVATORY, Cheshire. View of the Mark 1, Lovell Telescope, built 1952-57 by Bernard Lovell and Charles Husband

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Wembley Stadium 24391_008

Wembley Stadium 24391_008
WEMBLEY STADIUM, London. Aerial view. New Wembley was completed in 2007 with a capacity of 90, 000. It replaced the old Empire Stadium as Englands national football arena

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Stairwell, University of Birmingham a98_05526

Stairwell, University of Birmingham a98_05526
Department of Commerce and Social Science, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands. Interior view. Looking up a stairwell towards the domed ceiling in the Department of

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: The Deep DP139810

The Deep DP139810
The Deep, Tower Street, Hull, East Yorkshire. Submarium. Aquarium

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Southwyck House DP148600

Southwyck House DP148600
Southwyck House, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, Lambeth, London. General view of housing estate by London Borough of Lambeth, completed in 1981

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Water Tower, Tonwell DP162838

Water Tower, Tonwell DP162838
Water Tower, Temple Lane, Tonwell, Hertfordshire. General view of water tower, lit at twilight. 2013

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Radar Training Station, Fleetwood DP162367

Radar Training Station, Fleetwood DP162367
Radar Training Station, Fleetwood Nautical College, Esplanade, Fleetwood, Wyre, Lancashire. General view of radar training station on beach

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Royal Pavilion, Poundbury DP435162

Royal Pavilion, Poundbury DP435162
Royal Pavilion, Pavilion Green, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset. General view of Royal Pavilion, by Ben Pentreath. View from north east

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: City Hall 35100_026

City Hall 35100_026
City Hall, designed by Norman Foster as the new home for the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority. It opened in July 2002, Southwark, Greater London Authority, 2021

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Eyebrow dormers EFC01_01_05_029_29572

Eyebrow dormers EFC01_01_05_029_29572
1 - 2 School Lane, Stedham, Stedham with Iping, Chichester, West Sussex. The exterior of the semi-detached houses at 1 and 2 School Lane with number 2 in the foreground

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Clock Tower Court EFC01_01_05_015_20920

Clock Tower Court EFC01_01_05_015_20920
Clock Tower Court, Park Avenue, Bexhill on Sea, Bexhill-on-Sea, Rother, East Sussex. The south facade of Clock Tower Court, showing flats 1-9 and the projecting balconies

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Container City 2 EFC01_01_05_005_61962

Container City 2 EFC01_01_05_005_61962
Container City 2, Orchard Place, Poplar, Tower Hamlets, Greater London. The east elevation of Container City 2 at Trinity Buoy Wharf. Container City 2 was installed over 8 days in 2002

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Administration building JLP01_01_147_17

Administration building JLP01_01_147_17
SHELL HAVEN OIL REFINERY, SHELL HAVEN, STANFORD LE HOPE, ESSEX. The front elevation of the newly constructed administration building at Shell Haven Refinery

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Administration building foyer JLP01_01_147_27

Administration building foyer JLP01_01_147_27
SHELL HAVEN OIL REFINERY, SHELL HAVEN, STANFORD LE HOPE, ESSEX. The ground floor entrance to the new administration building at Shell Haven Refinery

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: BBC radio atrium DP177550

BBC radio atrium DP177550
New Broadcasting House, Portland Place, Marylebone, City of Westminster, Greater London. Interior view of the new extension to the BBC radio studios building, showing its atrium from the north

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: BBC Newsroom DP177552

BBC Newsroom DP177552
New Broadcasting House, Portland Place, Marylebone, City of Westminster, Greater London. Interior view of the new extension to the BBC radio studios building

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: BBC radio broadcasting studio DP177551

BBC radio broadcasting studio DP177551
Survey of London, Marylebone. New Broadcasting House, Portland Place, Marylebone, City of Westminster, Greater London. Interior view of a World Service radio studio in the new extension to the BBCs

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall HKR01_04_482

Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall HKR01_04_482
Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London. Interior view of the halls auditorium theatre, showing side seating and the underside of boxes. Photographed by Margaret F. Harker in 1951

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Fun House CC47_01518

Fun House CC47_01518
The Fun House at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Lancashire. Photographed by Herbert Leo Felton in 1935 with evidence of construction work still on site

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: The Barbican Centre DP000336

The Barbican Centre DP000336
The Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London. Detail of tower block

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: British Library DP183911

British Library DP183911
The British Library, 96 Euston Road, Kings Cross, Camden, London. Colin St John Wilson architect. Construction started in1982 and completed in 1997

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: The Deep DP174294

The Deep DP174294
THE DEEP, Tower St, Hull, East Yorkshire. General view of aquarium and light show for opening of Hull City of Culture, view from west

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: The Barbican Centre DP000330

The Barbican Centre DP000330
The Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London. General view of complex across a narrow lake from the south-east. Shakespeare tower can be seen to the left of the Barbican Centre

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Library of Birmingham DP180933

Library of Birmingham DP180933
Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands. Detail view of south and east elevations at twilight

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Library of Birmingham DP180932

Library of Birmingham DP180932
Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands. General view of south and east elevations at twilight

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: 30 Cannon Street DP161924

30 Cannon Street DP161924
30 Cannon Street, City of London. General view of 30 Cannon Street, view from north east

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Taunton Crematorium Chapel DP162016

Taunton Crematorium Chapel DP162016
Taunton Crematorium, Wellington New Road, Taunton, Somerset. General view of chapel

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Birmingham Central Library DP137657

Birmingham Central Library DP137657
Birmingham Central Library, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, West Midlands. General view of library (now demolished), from the north pediment of the Town Hall

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: West Malling Abbey DP138693

West Malling Abbey DP138693
West Malling, Kent. General view of the Church of The Resurrection, West Malling Abbey

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Theatre Royal, York DP138584

Theatre Royal, York DP138584
York, North Yorkshire. General view of front elevation of Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place by Patrick Gwynne, lit at twilight

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Scammonden Reservoir DP138288

Scammonden Reservoir DP138288
Scammonden Resevoir, West Yorkshire. General view showing the resevoir and its dam carrying the M62

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Millennium Bridge, Gateshead / Newcastle upon Tyne N080490

Millennium Bridge, Gateshead / Newcastle upon Tyne N080490
MILLENNIUM BRIDGE, Newcastle upon Tyne / Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. General view of bridge at night

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Sadlers Wells Theatre N070868

Sadlers Wells Theatre N070868
SADLERS WELLS THEATRE, London. General exterior view of the Sadlers Wells Threatre

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Chimney a063935

Chimney a063935
BANSTEAD HOSPITAL, Surrey. The exterior of a modern boiler house showing the large chimney and hopper on the roof. It is probably part of the Banstead Hospital complex

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Guildhall Library, London a066908

Guildhall Library, London a066908
GUILDHALL LIBRARY, Aldermanbury, City Of London. The interior of the modern covered walkway linking the Guildhall Library to the medieval Guildhall. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1972 - 1975

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Byker Estate N060259

Byker Estate N060259
BYKER ESTATE, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear. Detail of housing block walkways and balconies

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Severn Bridge

Severn Bridge
Grade I listed First Severn Crossing carrying the M4. It was by far the longest span in England when it was built. Gloucestershire. IoE 479259

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Senate House FF003100

Senate House FF003100
Senate House, Malet Street, Camden, Greater London. A view through winter trees in Russell Square. Constructed 1932-1938 by Charles Holden

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: David Attenborough building DP217312

David Attenborough building DP217312
The David Attenborough building, Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: The Deep DP174295

The Deep DP174295
THE DEEP, Tower St, Hull, East Yorkshire. General view of aquarium and light show for opening of Hull City of Culture, view from west

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Boscombe Pier entrance DP162125

Boscombe Pier entrance DP162125
Neck Building, Boscombe Pier, Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth Dorset. General view of pier entrance and canopy

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Paddington Maintenance Depot DP161934

Paddington Maintenance Depot DP161934
Paddington Maintenance Depot, Harrow Road, Westminster, London. General view from west

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Cabots Circus Car Park DP139261

Cabots Circus Car Park DP139261
Cabots Circus Car Park, Newfoundland Street, Bristol. General view

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Scargill Chapel DP138879

Scargill Chapel DP138879
Kettlewell, North Yorkshire. General view of the exterior of Scargill Chapel

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Stag Hill DP138478

Stag Hill DP138478
Guildford, Surrey. General view of students accommodation at Stag Hill, University of Surrey. Twilight

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Church of St Paul, Bow Common DP138369

Church of St Paul, Bow Common DP138369
Tower Hamlets, London. Detail of church of St Paul, St Pauls Way, Bow Common. Built 1956-60

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Church of St Paul, Bow Common DP138363

Church of St Paul, Bow Common DP138363
Tower Hamlets, London. General view of church of St Paul, St Pauls Way, Bow Common. Built 1956-60, with lettering by Ralph Beyer: This Is The House Of God, This is The Gate Of Heaven

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Church of St Bede, Basingstoke DP138349

Church of St Bede, Basingstoke DP138349
Basingstoke, Hampshire. General view of church of St Bede, Popley Way, designed by Robert Maguire with JKBS Architects, 2005-7

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Eltham Palace K950972

Eltham Palace K950972
ELTHAM PALACE, Greenwich, London. The Courtauld House garden entrance

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Paternoster Square Column N080983

Paternoster Square Column N080983
PATERNOSTER SQUARE COLUMN, City of London. Monument to north of St Paul s

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Graduate Centre, Mile End Lock N090196

Graduate Centre, Mile End Lock N090196
GRADUATE CENTRE, MILE END LOCK, Tower Hamlets, London. Centre for Humanities and Social Science. View from the north-east

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Millennium Bridge N080491

Millennium Bridge N080491
MILLENNIUM BRIDGE, Newcastle upon Tyne / Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. General floodlit view of the Millennium Bridge and The Sage music centre at twilight

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: View across the Thames towards Vickers Tower a063295

View across the Thames towards Vickers Tower a063295
Looking across the Thames from the Albert Embankment towards Vickers Tower, now known as Millbank Tower, with the supporting columns of the pilotis of Alembic House in the foreground

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Eastbury House, London a063456

Eastbury House, London a063456
EASTBURY HOUSE, Lambeth, London. The Thames seen through the concrete beams forming the roof of Eastbury House on the Albert Embankment in Lambeth

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Sadlers Wells Theatre N070869

Sadlers Wells Theatre N070869
SADLERS WELLS THEATRE, London. General exterior view of the Sadlers Wells Threatre

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Wembley Stadium 24391_025

Wembley Stadium 24391_025
WEMBLEY STADIUM, London. Close up aerial view showing section of the roof, interior and arch

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Second Severn Crossing N010002

Second Severn Crossing N010002
SECOND SEVERN CROSSING, M4 Motorway, Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire. View of the bridge at sunset

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Shakespeare Memorial Theatre

Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
Theatre of 1874-9, rebuilt 1929-32 after fire, except for library block and part of auditorium. Located in Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. IoE 366450

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Kennedy Memorial

Kennedy Memorial
Memorial to President John F. Kennedy (1917-63). The stone is imperceptibly curved in all directions to counter optical illusion. IoE 469101

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Pill Box IoE 407945

Pill Box IoE 407945
Tosson, Northumberland. This pill box was constructed c.1940 as part of the Coquet Line of defence against German invasion during the 2nd World War. IoE 407945

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Millennium Bridge, Gateshead / Newcastle upon Tyne N080489

Millennium Bridge, Gateshead / Newcastle upon Tyne N080489
MILLENNIUM BRIDGE, Newcastle upon Tyne / Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Detail view of the Millennium Bridge at twilight

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Millennium Bridge, Gateshead / Newcastle upon Tyne DP058408

Millennium Bridge, Gateshead / Newcastle upon Tyne DP058408
MILLENNIUM BRIDGE, Newcastle upon Tyne / Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Detail view of the Millennium Bridge at twilight

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: Grimsby Dock Tower EAW029404

Grimsby Dock Tower EAW029404
GRIMSBY DOCK TOWER, Lincolnshire. This famous maritime landmark was built in 1852 as a hydraulic reservoir to power the lock gates and cranes of Grimsby Docks

Background imageModern Architecture Collection: St. James Park, Newcastle DP092267

St. James Park, Newcastle DP092267
ST JAMES PARK, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Home of Newcastle United Football Club. The stark lighting helps the stadium to stand out on the Newcastle skyline. Played on Tyne and Wear



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