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Poster Print : Great George Street, Westminster OWS01_10_160
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Great George Street, Westminster OWS01_10_160
Construction of the New Government Offices, Great George Street, Westminster, London, 24 September 1902.s B Bolas & Co, silver gelatin DOP (developing out paper) print. Work stops for a few moments during the building of New Government Offices, later HM Treasury. These buildings, designed by J M Brydon and Sir Henry Tanner of the Office of Works, were constructed in two phases, and were not completed until 1915. In the background is the previous generation of government offices by Sir George Gilbert Scott and Matthew Digby Wyatt built between 1861 and 1873. The architectural photography firms B Bolas & Co took this photograph, and secured several other government contracts to record new buildings and temporary structures
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Media ID 10929057
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Archive Construction Edwardian People Picturing England
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich history of London's Great George Street with this stunning poster print from Historic England. Featuring the iconic image "Construction of the New Government Offices, Great George Street, Westminster, London, 24 September 1902" by S.B. Bolas & Co, this poster transport you back in time. Printed using the traditional silver gelatin DOP (developing out paper) process, each print showcases the intricate details and textures of this historic moment. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to inspire and educate, and bring a piece of London's history into your space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.3cm x 42cm (19.8" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures a moment frozen in time on Great George Street, Westminster, London. Taken on September 24,1902, the image showcases the construction of the New Government Offices, which would later become known as HM Treasury. In this snapshot from over a century ago, work momentarily halts as laborers take a break during their arduous task. The grandeur of these new government buildings is evident even in their incomplete state. Designed by J M Brydon and Sir Henry Tanner of the Office of Works, they were constructed in two phases and wouldn't be fully finished until 1915. Standing tall behind these modern structures are the previous generation of government offices designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and Matthew Digby Wyatt between 1861 and 1873. This stark contrast highlights the evolution of architectural styles over time. The renowned photography firm B Bolas & Co was responsible for capturing this remarkable scene using silver gelatin DOP (developing out paper) print technology. Their expertise extended beyond this project as they secured multiple government contracts to document new buildings and temporary structures. Preserved within Historic England's archives, this photo offers us a glimpse into Edwardian-era construction practices while showcasing an important chapter in British history. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication that transformed Great George Street into an iconic symbol of governmental power.
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