Photographs: miscellaneous (1), 1950s
Scope and Contents
33 mixed black and white photographic prints (19cm x 24cm). These consist of: 19 oblique aerial photographs of central London; a photograph of a barge; 1 photograph of an architectural model of the Hyde Park Improvement Scheme, London, 1957; 1 photograph of an architectural model of New Zealand House, London; 2 unidentified photographs of architectural models; 2 photographs of an exhibition by the Buildings Regulations Division of the London County Council Architect's Department; 1 photograph of a perspective drawing of the Barbican development designed by Chamberlin, Powell & Bon; 1 photograph of an Ordnance Survey map of an area of Paddington, London; 1 photograph of elevation drawings for an office block on Shaftesbury Avenue, London; 1 photograph of an office block under construction; 1 photograph of a Victorian building in Soho, London; and 1 photograph of some suburban villas. These prints were part of the London County Council Architect's Department Collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1950s
Creator
Language of Materials
This material is in English
Physical Description
33 photographs
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Sub-Fonds: 3.5 metres
Physical Description
33 photographs
Archivist's Note
None
Sarah Higgins 8 March 2004
Creator
Subject
- Johnson-Marshall, Percy, 1915-1993 (professor of urban design and regional planning, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- Chamberlin, Powell & Bon (1952-1985) (Organization)
- London County Council (1887-1965) (Organization)
- London County Council. Architect's Department (Organization)
- Ordnance Survey (1790-:) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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