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Balloons JLP01_11_54509_08
Filename: jlp01_11_54509_08.jpg
Size: 5182 x 5192 (6.2MB)
Date: 7th February 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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Balloons JLP01_11_54509_08
CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL, FULHAM ROAD, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. A young girl holding a balloon for a balloon race whilst standing on a table beside her father, during an open day at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital site.
Laing Management Contracting worked on the construction of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on behalf of the North West Thames Regional Health Authority between 1989 and 1993. The new teaching hospital was built on the site of the old St Stephens Hospital, which was demolished in the early months of 1989. The use of fast track construction techniques enabled the entire project to be completed in less than 5 years. The hospital was officially opened by the Queen on 13 May 1993
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Media ID 24318406
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1990s Balloon Childhood Hospital People
EDITORS COMMENTS
This heartwarming print captures a precious moment during an open day at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in Greater London. In the image, a young girl stands on a table beside her father, clutching a vibrant balloon for an exciting balloon race. The joy and anticipation are palpable as they prepare to release their balloons into the sky. The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital holds significant historical value, with its construction overseen by Laing Management Contracting between 1989 and 1993. Built on the site of the old St Stephens Hospital, this new teaching hospital was completed in less than five years using innovative fast track construction techniques. The photograph not only showcases the architectural achievements of this iconic hospital but also evokes feelings of nostalgia and innocence associated with childhood memories. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when balloons held endless possibilities and brought smiles to young faces. Preserved by A© Historic England Archive, this snapshot offers us glimpses into both personal moments and broader historical contexts. It is a testament to how photographs can capture fleeting instances that hold immense sentimental value for individuals while also documenting important milestones in our collective history.
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