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Salford Town Hall a42_02127
Town Hall, Bexley Square, Salford. An exterior view of the Town Hall in 1942, showing the south facade with two contemporary cars in the foreground. The hall was built by Richard Lane between 1825 and 1827, and the south facade has two storeys and five bays, with a three bay Doric portico with giant columns, a pediment and frieze with four relief wreaths.
In the image the windows have blackout fabric covering them, and a temporary brick wall over the main entrance. The street furniture is painted with black and white stripes, to faciliate night-time driving during World War II. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 21653043
Filename: aa42_02127.jpg
Size: 5716 x 4074 (7.8MB)
Date: 23rd June 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
Blitz Georgian Loss And Destruction Town Hall Blackout Neo Classicism
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This print captures the historic Salford Town Hall in 1942, during a time of great turmoil and destruction. The south facade of this magnificent Georgian building is showcased, adorned with two contemporary cars parked in the foreground. Built by Richard Lane between 1825 and 1827, the town hall boasts an impressive design featuring a three-bay Doric portico with giant columns, a pediment, and frieze embellished with four relief wreaths. The image also reveals the somber reality of wartime Britain. Blackout fabric covers the windows while a temporary brick wall obstructs the main entrance. These measures were taken to protect against air raids during World War II. Additionally, street furniture such as lampposts and road signs are painted with black and white stripes to aid night-time driving amidst blackout conditions. Through this photograph, we catch a glimpse into both the resilience of life during war and the architectural beauty that has stood strong throughout history. It serves as a poignant reminder of how communities adapt in times of crisis while preserving their heritage. George Bernard Wood's skillful capture allows us to reflect on Salford's past struggles and triumphs within its neo-classical walls without forgetting those who endured loss and destruction during one of humanity's darkest periods.
