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Topping out ceremony JLP01_11_47978_03
CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL, FULHAM ROAD, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. A group of senior project staff standing around a coniferous sprig planted in concrete during the topping out ceremony at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
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 24318392
Filename: jlp01_11_47978_03.jpg
Size: 5217 x 5257 (4.9MB)
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/
1990s Ceremony Hospital People
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The image showcases a group of esteemed senior project staff gathered around a coniferous sprig planted in concrete during the topping out ceremony. Laing Management Contracting, working on behalf of the North West Thames Regional Health Authority, undertook the construction of this new teaching hospital between 1989 and 1993. The hospital was built on the site where St Stephens Hospital once stood before being demolished earlier that year. Utilizing innovative fast track construction techniques, this ambitious project was completed in less than five years. The dedication and expertise of all involved are evident as they proudly stand together to mark this milestone. The significance of this event is further highlighted by its official opening by none other than Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on May 13,1993. This prestigious occasion solidified Chelsea and Westminster Hospital's place within Greater London's healthcare landscape. Preserved within Historic England Archive, this print serves as a testament to both the remarkable architectural achievement and collaborative efforts that brought this state-of-the-art facility to life. It stands as a reminder of progress made in healthcare infrastructure during the vibrant era of the 1990s while honoring those who played an integral role in its creation.
