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Tower cranes JLP01_08_085119
ST THOMAS HOSPITAL, LAMBETH PALACE ROAD, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. Cranes at St Thomas Hospital during the construction of new blocks.
Work on Phase II of a rebuilding project at St Thomas Hospital was undertaken by Laing and began in early 1969. Phase I had been completed in 1966 by Sir Robert McAlpine and Sons. The second phase included a new ward block, operating suites, outpatients department, research institute, nurses home and nurses training school. Phase III of the project was planned to begin in 1975
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1970s Building Building Work Construction Crane Hospital Machinery Construction Site Towering
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This print captures the bustling construction site at St Thomas Hospital in Lambeth, Greater London during the 1970s. Towering above the landscape are several impressive cranes, their steel frames reaching towards the sky like giants of industry. These cranes were an integral part of Phase II of a rebuilding project undertaken by Laing in 1969. The ambitious project aimed to transform St Thomas Hospital into a state-of-the-art medical facility, with new blocks including a ward block, operating suites, outpatients department, research institute, nurses home and nurses training school. The first phase had already been completed in 1966 by Sir Robert McAlpine and Sons. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the sheer magnitude of this undertaking as workers maneuver heavy machinery amidst a sea of building materials. The energy and determination radiating from this scene is palpable. As we gaze upon this image today, it serves as a reminder not only of the progress made in healthcare infrastructure but also pays homage to those who dedicated themselves to improving medical facilities for future generations. This photograph stands as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of advancement.
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