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Demolition at Whitehall Gardens CXP01_01_076
Filename: cxp01_01_076.jpg
Size: 3628 x 4851 (4.0MB)
Date: 19th August 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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Demolition at Whitehall Gardens CXP01_01_076
PEMBROKE HOUSE, WHITEHALL GARDENS, WHITEHALL, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. A view of the remains of Pembroke House at 7 Whitehall Gardens seen during demolition.
The Georgian town houses in Whitehall Gardens were demolished in 1938 to make way for the Board of Trade and Air Ministry Building, later the Ministry of Defence. However, due to the Second World War the construction of the new building was only started after the war. In the photograph, a sign on the entrance lodge to number 7 states that the Ministry of Transport has removed to Metropole Buildings, Northumberland Avenue WC2
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Media ID 22199937
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Demolition Gate Lodge Georgian Government Office House Loss And Destruction
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment of transformation and loss in the heart of Greater London. The image showcases the remains of Pembroke House, an elegant Georgian townhouse located at 7 Whitehall Gardens, as it undergoes demolition. The year is 1938, and these historic buildings are making way for the grand Board of Trade and Air Ministry Building, which would later become the Ministry of Defence. However, fate had other plans as the outbreak of World War II delayed the construction process. In this photograph, we see a sign on the entrance lodge to number 7 indicating that the Ministry of Transport has relocated to Metropole Buildings on Northumberland Avenue WC2. The significance lies not only in witnessing architectural destruction but also in understanding how war can disrupt even well-laid plans. This visual testament serves as a reminder that history is often shaped by unexpected events. Charles William Prickett's lens beautifully captures both resilience and vulnerability within this scene. As viewers gaze upon this image, they are transported back in time to witness a pivotal moment when old gives way to new - forever altering one corner of Westminster's landscape.
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