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Bracing struts JLP01_10_37197
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Bracing struts JLP01_10_37197
LONDON METROPOLE HOTEL, EDGWARE ROAD, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. Temporary steel bracing struts are in place to support the externals walls whilst the basement levels are excavated at the extension to the Metropole Hotel, London.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20
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This print captures a pivotal moment in the construction of the iconic London Metropole Hotel. Bracing struts, like steadfast sentinels, stand tall against the backdrop of bustling Edgware Road in City of Westminster, Greater London. These temporary steel supports play a crucial role in safeguarding the external walls as excavation work commences on the basement levels. The image is part of the Breaking New Ground Project, an extraordinary collaboration between Historic England Archive and the esteemed John Laing Charitable Trust during 2019-20. It serves as a testament to their shared commitment to preserving and celebrating Britain's architectural heritage. Transporting us back to the vibrant 1980s, this snapshot encapsulates both progress and anticipation. The hotel extension project represents not only physical growth but also symbolizes London's ever-evolving landscape. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph by A© Historic England Archive, our imagination takes flight. We envision skilled workers laboring diligently amidst towering cranes and swirling dust clouds - each stroke of their tools bringing this grand vision closer to reality. Let us marvel at this visual chronicle that immortalizes an era defined by ambition and innovation. May it serve as a reminder that behind every magnificent structure lies countless hours of dedication from architects, engineers, and construction teams who shape our urban tapestry with unwavering determination.
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