Demolitions Collection

Two boys walk pass the partially demolished row of terrace houses in Blackburn May 1987

Holywell Street, London, which was famed for its bookshops, was due for demolition shortly after this photograph was taken, to make way for London County Council improvements. Date: 1901

Demolitions for the Great Eastern Railway Extension to Broad-Street (engraving)
1626004 Demolitions for the Great Eastern Railway Extension to Broad-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demolitions for the Great Eastern Railway extensions to Broad Street (engraving)
583036 Demolitions for the Great Eastern Railway extensions to Broad Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Paris demolitions (engraving)
728585 Paris demolitions (engraving) by Thorigny, Felix (1824-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris demolitions - removal of a portion of the Quartier Latin)

London improvements: Demolitions in the Poultry for the new street leading from the Thames Embankment (engraving)
584200 London improvements: Demolitions in the Poultry for the new street leading from the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School

Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
1613382 Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demolition of Blackfriars Bridge)

Demolitions and site of the new Council Chamber on the north side of Guildhall, City of London, 1882-1883 (litho)
5226815 Demolitions and site of the new Council Chamber on the north side of Guildhall, City of London, 1882-1883 (litho) by English School

Ancient Walls Discovered by the Demolitions at the Place Saint Michel, Paris (engraving)
3638058 Ancient Walls Discovered by the Demolitions at the Place Saint Michel, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham (engraving)
1054441 The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteers, Engineers in Camp at Chatham)

Demolition of the Old Dining-Hall of the Inner Temple (engraving)
1103851 Demolition of the Old Dining-Hall of the Inner Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demolition of the Old Dining-Hall of the Inner Temple)

Demolition of the Fleet Prison (engraving)
614642 Demolition of the Fleet Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demolition of the Fleet Prison)

Demolitions des maisons du pont Notre-Dame en 1786, d apres une aquarelle de Demachy (engraving)
963037 Demolitions des maisons du pont Notre-Dame en 1786, d apres une aquarelle de Demachy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

London Improvements, Demolitions in the Poultry for the New Street leading from the Thames Embankment (engraving)
1103758 London Improvements, Demolitions in the Poultry for the New Street leading from the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School

Slumdoms stronghold reduced to rubble heaps at North Shields, where areas of Clive Street and Bedford Street are being cleared. 7th February 1935

Demolition Of Buildings In The Rue De La Paix For The Opening Of The Rue Reaumur, Paris, France, In 1868. From L univers Illustre Published In Paris In 1868

Paris, France - Hotel Delessert. Date: 1870

Paris, France - Eglise Saint Germain L Auxerrois During Rebuilding of District. Date: 1856

Paris, France - Building of Rue de L Imperatrice in front of the Theatre-Francais. Date: 1865

Paris, France - Rebuilding Rue Monge, Rive Gauche. Date: 1868

Paris, France - Tour des Ducs de Bourgogne demolished. Date: 1867

Source Size = 3603 x 5215
Demolitions for the Great Eastern Railway Extension to Broad Street; Destruction of the City of London Theatre, London, 1871

London Improvements: Demolitions in the Poultry for the New Street Leading from The
London Improvements: Demolitions in the Poultry for the New Street Leading from the Thames Embankment, Uk, 1869

Source Size = 3962 x 2923
Paris Demolitions: Ancient Church of St. John Lateran

Paris Demolitions: Hotel Dieu, 1859

Paris Demolitions: Hotel Dieu, 1859

Blowing up bridge WWII
Blowing up bridge during World War II

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"Unveiling the Past: Capturing the Demolitions that Shaped London and Paris" Step back in time to 1901, as Holywell Street in London faced an imminent fate of demolition. Once renowned for its charming bookshops, this iconic street was soon to be transformed by the ambitious plans of the London County Council. Witnessing history unfold, an engraving captures the demolitions required for the Great Eastern Railway Extension to Broad-Street. The relentless progress of railways demanded sacrifices, reshaping landscapes and leaving behind traces of forgotten stories. Across the English Channel, Paris also experienced its own wave of demolitions. Engravings depict these transformative moments as ancient walls were unearthed during demolitions at Place Saint Michel. Echoes from centuries past emerged amidst a city undergoing rapid change. Meanwhile, closer to home in London, improvements beckoned with new streets leading from Thames Embankment. Demolition crews worked tirelessly in Poultry to pave way for these urban enhancements - a testament to human determination shaping our cities. The engravings take us on a journey through time as Blackfriars Bridge succumbs to demolition's mighty force. A scene reminiscent of both loss and progress unfolds before our eyes - a constant reminder that change is inevitable. Intriguingly, we glimpse into historical events beyond mere infrastructure transformations. The litho print reveals demotions clearing space for Guildhall's new Council Chamber - where decisions shaping City life would soon be made. Not limited solely to grand structures or bustling cities; even smaller-scale demolitions held significance. Witness engineers camped at Chatham during their voluntary service – united by purpose and dedication towards building a better future. Delving deeper into history's archives brings forth glimpses of long-forgotten spaces like Inner Temple's old dining hall or Fleet Prison – demolished relics once teeming with stories now lost but not entirely forgotten.