Rights Managed > Historic England > Historic Images > More Lost London
Demolition at Whitehall Gardens CXP01_01_078
Filename: cxp01_01_078.jpg
Size: 3585 x 4803 (3.6MB)
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/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Demolition at Whitehall Gardens CXP01_01_078
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
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 22199923
© Historic England Archive
Demolition Gate Lodge Georgian Government Office House Loss And Destruction
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment of transformation in the heart of London's Whitehall Gardens. The image showcases the remains of Pembroke House, a Georgian townhouse that stood proudly at 7 Whitehall Gardens until its demolition in 1938. As the wrecking ball swings through the air, we witness history being erased to make way for progress. The significance of this scene lies not only in the destruction itself but also in what was to come. The Board of Trade and Air Ministry Building, later known as the Ministry of Defence, would rise from these ruins after World War II. However, fate had other plans as war delayed its construction. A poignant detail caught by Charles William Prickett's lens is a sign on the entrance lodge to number 7 stating that the Ministry of Transport has relocated to Metropole Buildings on Northumberland Avenue WC2. This small reminder serves as a testament to how government offices adapted amidst chaos and upheaval during those turbulent times. In this single frame, we are reminded of both loss and resilience - loss for what once stood tall on this very spot and resilience for what would eventually take shape here. It is an evocative snapshot frozen in time that invites us to reflect upon our ever-changing urban landscape and how it shapes our collective memory.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
