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Extreme window cleaning JLP01_1154513_11
Filename: jlp01_11_54513_11.jpg
Size: 5204 x 5227 (4.7MB)
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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Extreme window cleaning JLP01_1154513_11
CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL, FULHAM ROAD, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. A rock climber abseiling and cleaning a window in the atrium at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
As the hospital was nearing completion, a team of rock climbers were contracted to clean the roof and windows of the atrium due to the abseiling skills required.
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, and the hospital was officially opened by the Queen on 13 May 1993
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Media ID 24318412
© Historic England Archive
1990s Health And Safety Hospital People Work Abseiling Rope
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment of extreme window cleaning at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in Greater London. As the hospital's construction was nearing completion, a team of skilled rock climbers were contracted to tackle the challenging task of cleaning the atrium's windows. With their abseiling expertise, these daredevils fearlessly descended down ropes while meticulously scrubbing away dirt and grime. Laing Management Contracting played a crucial role in constructing Chelsea and Westminster Hospital between 1989 and 1993 on behalf of the North West Thames Regional Health Authority. The hospital was built on the site where St Stephens Hospital once stood before being demolished in early 1989. Thanks to innovative fast track construction techniques, this remarkable project was completed in less than five years. The photograph not only showcases the incredible workmanship involved but also highlights the importance of health and safety measures undertaken during such endeavors. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination as these individuals go above and beyond to ensure every corner is spotless for patients' well-being. Taken by A© Historic England Archive, this image transports us back to an era when manual labor combined with unconventional methods produced awe-inspiring results. It reminds us that even seemingly mundane tasks can be transformed into extraordinary feats when approached with creativity and skill.
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