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Geological Museum BWS01_01_05
Filename: bws01_01_05.jpg
Size: 6631 x 5326 (6.0MB)
Date: 20th May 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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Geological Museum BWS01_01_05
Geological Museum, Exhibition Road, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London. A view from Exhibition Road showing the steel frames of the Geological Museum during construction.
The Geological Museum moved from its site on Jermyn Street to this new building on Exhibition Road in 1935. The new museum was designed by Sir Richard Allison and John Hatton Markham of H M Office of Works. The steel frames used in the construction of the building were manufactured by Banister, Walton and Co Ltd. The Geological Museum subsequently became part of the Natural History Museum
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1930s Building Construction Engineering Museum Silhouette Steel Frames
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the history of the Geological Museum, located on Exhibition Road in Kensington, London. Taken during its construction in the 1930s, the image showcases the intricate steel frames that formed the foundation of this iconic building. Designed by Sir Richard Allison and John Hatton Markham of H M Office of Works, this new museum marked a pivotal move from its previous location on Jermyn Street. The architects' vision came to life with these steel frames manufactured by Banister, Walton and Co Ltd. , which provided both strength and elegance to the structure. The silhouette created by these frames against a cloudy sky adds an air of mystery and intrigue to this photograph. It symbolizes not only engineering prowess but also represents progress and innovation within museum architecture during that era. Today, this building is known as part of the renowned Natural History Museum. This print serves as a reminder of its humble beginnings when it first emerged as an ambitious project shaping London's cultural landscape. As we gaze upon this image captured by Stewart Bale Limited, we are transported back in time to witness a crucial stage in constructing one of Britain's most treasured institutions.
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