Lloyd's first purpose-built premises, at 12 Leadenhall Street. Needing more space Lloyds commissioned the , where the Willis building now stands. The 1928 building was demolished to make way for the current "inside-out" Richard Rogers' building. On past performance this is, in its turn, already overdue for demolition.
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Lloyd's of London 1928 building
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Lloyd's of London 1928 building foundation stone
This is the foundation stone of the 1928 Lloyd's building.
Other Subjects
Stables at Camden Goods Depot
The excellent Camden Railway Heritage Trust tells you all you need to know about this Goods Depot.  The horses and stables have their own page from which our picture comes.
1 memorial
first state-aided housing in Islington
Halton Mansions was the first state-aided scheme in Islington, built in 1922-3 with 168 flats in 3 four-storied blocks.
1 memorial
Recycling the nations' railings - WW2
As WW2 wore on, there was an increasing need for metal to make bombs, planes and tanks. To this end, the gates and railings around parks and open spaces were reclaimed as part of the war effort. Li...
2 memorials
Ted Christmas
Builder. Born Edward Charles Christmas in Lewisham. He set up his business around 1890, initially building large detached houses, and then less expensive ones in the Perry Vale area, where his styl...
1 memorial
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