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CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL, FULHAM ROAD, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. An interior view of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital during construction, showing the structural steel frame and part of the Texlon roof.
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. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 24318204
Filename: jlp01_10_48257.jpg
Size: 5233 x 5178 (5.8MB)
Date: 4th 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/
1990s Construction Hospital Interior
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This print captures the remarkable journey of constructing Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London. The image showcases the hospital's interior during its construction phase, highlighting the impressive structural steel frame and a glimpse of the Texlon roof. Laing Management Contracting played a pivotal role in bringing this state-of-the-art teaching hospital to life on behalf of the North West Thames Regional Health Authority between 1989 and 1993. This project involved transforming the site where St Stephens Hospital once stood, which was demolished earlier that year. Thanks to innovative fast track construction techniques, this ambitious endeavor was completed in less than five years. The result is an architectural marvel that stands as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication. On May 13th, 1993, Queen Elizabeth II officially inaugurated Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, marking a significant milestone for healthcare in the region. This photograph serves as a timeless reminder of both the immense effort put into its creation and the impact it has had on countless lives since its opening. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this snapshot transports us back to an era when progress met compassion within these walls. It symbolizes not only architectural achievement but also represents hope for those seeking healing within its halls.
