Print of Cranes over Central London YMCA Building

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Framed Print of Cranes over the YMCA JLP01_08_099331

Central London YMCA, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London. The construction of the eastern three tower blocks of the Central London YMCA, showing cranes atop and alongside the structure, viewed over rooftops from the east.
It was announced in February 1971 that Laing had started work on a new building at Central London YMCA, to replace an existing building which had opened in the 1910s. The project comprised four residential towers between 6 and 12 storeys high, above a podium and basements. The towers would accommodate 1, 200 residents in over 700 single and double bedrooms; staff would be accommodated in penthouse suits on the top of the three lower towers. The towers were built on a two-storey podium containing restaurants, offices, a public library, and shops. Beneath the buildings were basements 16 metres below street level, for car parks, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, a sports hall, and a conference centre. The basements and podium, which were built using reinforced concrete and structural steel, comprised Phase I of the project; the podium was built onto the foundation piles before the basements had been excavated. Construction of the towers began earlier than originally planned: excavated material was removed from the basements using conveyors rather than mounting cranes onto the podium frame, on which the towers were to be built. The towers were clad in 2, 000 precast concrete panels and had deeply moulded white concrete window panels, both of which were manufactured by John Laing Concrete in Princes Risborough. The towers were built in Phase II and the building was completed in 1977. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the January 1975 edition of Team Spirit, Laings newsletter. Discover Historic England images to buy as prints, wall art or for licensing. Find your favourite places or explore our collections. © Historic England Archive

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Framed Prints featuring 'Cranes over the YMCA JLP01_08_099331' by Historic England Archive. Perfect for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts, these beautifully framed prints are an addition to any room. Enhance your walls with artful elegance from Central London's iconic landmarks.

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Photo Prints - Introducing the "Cranes over the YMCA" photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively licensed from Historic England Archive. This evocative image, captured by Joh from Historic England, shows a pivotal moment in the construction of the Central London YMCA on Great Russell Street in Camden, Greater London. With the iconic cranes towering above and alongside the emerging structure, this photograph transports you back in time to the bustling scene of urban development. Add a touch of history to your space with this stunning, photographic print.

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Poster Prints - Step back in time with our Poster Print featuring "Cranes over the YMCA JLP01_08_099331" by Historic England Archive. Captured by Joh, this image transports you to Central London in the past, showcasing the construction of the iconic YMCA building on Great Russell Street in Camden. With cranes towering above and alongside the structure, this print is a testament to the rich history and architectural evolution of the city. Add a touch of nostalgia to your space with this beautiful, poster print.

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Image Download - Download high-resolution image of cranes over the YMCA from the Historic England Archive. This rights-managed license photo (JLP01_08_099331) by A© Historic England Archive is available for Creative Use, Editorial Use and Personal Use. Image courtesy of Joh at Historic England in Central London, located on Great Russell Street in Camden, Greater London.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.4cm x 58.8cm (16.3" x 23.1")

Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 86.6cm (24.4" x 34.1")