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The final piece JLP01_11_46333_02
Filename: jlp01_11_46333_02.jpg
Size: 5199 x 5230 (6.3MB)
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/
© Historic England Archive
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The final piece JLP01_11_46333_02
CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL, FULHAM ROAD, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. The last piece of steel for the structural frame of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital being lifted into position by crane.
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 24318386
© Historic England Archive
1990s Construction Hospital Steel
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, located on Fulham Road in Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London. The image showcases the final piece of steel for the hospital's structural frame being carefully lifted into position by a towering crane. During the years 1989 to 1993, Laing Management Contracting undertook the construction project on behalf of the North West Thames Regional Health Authority. The hospital was built on the grounds where St Stephens Hospital once stood before its demolition in early 1989. Thanks to innovative fast track construction techniques, this impressive teaching hospital was completed within an astonishingly short span of less than five years. The significance of this milestone is further emphasized by its official opening ceremony on May 13th, 1993, graced by none other than Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II herself. This historic event marked a new era for healthcare provision in London. Through this remarkable photograph from A© Historic England Archive, we are transported back to witness both the grandeur and precision involved in constructing such an essential medical facility. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and collaborative efforts that brought about this architectural marvel which continues to serve countless patients today.
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