Volume: Construction of the Bank of England

Date:
5 Jan 1929 - 14 Sep 1929
Location:
Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, City of London, City and County of the City of London, Greater London Authority
Reference:
JLP01/01/020
Type:
Volume containing Photographic material
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Description

Photograph album, labelled 'No. 5', containing 61 black and white prints showing the construction of Sections 1A and 2 of the Bank of England. Images include general views of construction site and details of sub treasury dome, dumpling excavations and trenches, shuttering for entrance hall dome, deep well pumps and views of Soane roof and portico block.

Archival History

Laing Construction took over the London firm of Holloways in 1964. It is presumed that the photograph album was acquired at this point.

Content

This is part of the Series: JLP01/01 John Laing Photographic Collection Project Albums; within the Collection: JLP01 John Laing Photographic Collection

This Volume contains the following materials:
Photograph (Print): 61
Photograph Album: 1

Rights

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Keywords

Early 20th Century Bank (Financial), Construction