South Bank: photographs, 1954-1961
Scope and Contents
3 files of black and white photographic prints relating to the redevelopment of London's South Bank through the London County Council Comprehensive Redevelopment Area no 4: South Bank. The photographs consist of:
- 15 prints (20cm x 25cm) of the Hayward Gallery and the National Film Theatre. The majority of these are of an architectural model. 3 show the interior of the National Film Theatre post construction and 1 shows pedestrian arrangements in the area.
- 4 prints (25cm x 21cm) showing the North Bank of the River Thames taken from Shot Tower on the South Bank. These photographs fit together to form a panorama.
- 26 prints (18cm x 29cm) showing various architectural models, at 88' to 1" scale, and plans for South Bank Permanent Development. There is also 2 photographs of a panoramic drawing of an office block in the area.
Dates
- Creation: 1954-1961
Creator
Language of Materials
This material is in English
Physical Description
3 files
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Sub-Fonds: 3.5 metres
Physical Description
3 files
Archivist's Note
None
Sarah Higgins 2 March 2004
Creator
Subject
- Johnson-Marshall, Percy, 1915-1993 (professor of urban design and regional planning, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- Hayward Gallery (1968-:) (Organization)
- London County Council (1887-1965) (Organization)
- National Film Theatre (1967-:) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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