Rights Managed > Historic England > Industry > Engineering and Construction
Anniversary celebrations JLP01_10_16525
Filename: jlp01_10_16525.jpg
Size: 5247 x 5319 (5.1MB)
Date: 15th 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
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Anniversary celebrations JLP01_10_16525
Green Park House, Poplar Walk, Croydon, Greater London. Two men releasing blue balloons at the Prudential offices at Green Park House to celebrate the Chartered Institute of Buildings 150th anniversary.
1984 was the building industrys Year of Building to mark the 75th anniversary of the Institute of Structural Engineers, the 150th anniversary of the Royal Institute of British Architects and the 150th anniversary of the Chartered Institute of Building. The CIOB introduced its Building Tomorrows Heritage campaign to celebrate the year and the Go Site-Seeing initiative between June and September to encourage people to visit building sites and " judge the quality of skill of management, manpower and manufacture." Laing participated in this initiative making various sites open to the public including Green Park House, The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle and The Northern General Hospital, Sheffield
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 24353995
© Historic England Archive
1980s Celebration Construction Office People Balloons
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment of jubilation and pride during the anniversary celebrations at Green Park House in Croydon, Greater London. Two men stand tall against the backdrop of the Prudential offices, releasing vibrant blue balloons into the sky. The occasion? The Chartered Institute of Buildings' 150th anniversary. The year was 1984, designated as the building industry's Year of Building to commemorate significant milestones such as the 75th anniversary of the Institute of Structural Engineers, and both the Royal Institute of British Architects and Chartered Institute of Building's 150th anniversaries. To mark this special year, the CIOB launched its Building Tomorrows Heritage campaign. During June to September, an initiative called Go Site-Seeing encouraged people to visit various building sites and assess their quality in terms of skillful management, manpower, and manufacture. Laing Construction actively participated by opening several sites to public scrutiny including Green Park House itself along with The Lanes Shopping Centre in Carlisle and The Northern General Hospital in Sheffield. This remarkable photograph not only showcases a momentous celebration but also serves as a testament to the dedication and craftsmanship that has shaped our built environment for generations. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, it stands as a reminder that buildings are not merely structures but living testaments to human ingenuity and progress.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
