Gherkin Collection

UK, London, The City, Waterloo Bridge over River Thames
UK, London, The City and St. Pauls Cathedral, Waterloo Bridge over River Thames

The Annunciation with St. Emidius, 1486 (tempera and oil on canvas) (for detail see
BAL97895 The Annunciation with St. Emidius, 1486 (tempera and oil on canvas) (for detail see 72635) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); 207x146.7 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian

The Gherkin building, Lloyds building and Willis building, London, England

England, Greater London, The City of London. Abstract view of the modern architecture of the famous Gherkin building, in the financial square mile in the City of London

Robin knitting pattern featuring old chap with pipe
Cover of a Robin knitting pattern for a fetching tank top for the dapper gent in your life. Date: c.1955

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England, London, The City, 30 St Amry Axe, detail of the the Gherkin building

The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Leandro Bassano
The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Note black child waiting on the Egyptian queen who touches her pearl earring

Le Passage d'Annibal, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Passage d'Annibal, 1842. Hannibal's Crossing. Dans ces monts sourcilleux dont la neigeuse aigrette [?] Semble un front chenu de geant

Woman Drawing Water from a Well, 1799. Creator: Jacobus Johannes Lauwers
Woman Drawing Water from a Well, 1799

The Scapel building and The Gherkin which is also known as the Swiss Re building, London, England

Madonna and Child, ca. 1480. Creator: Carlo Crivelli
Madonna and Child, ca. 1480

Swiss Re Gherkin, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
St Helens Square with the Church of St Andrew Undershaft dating from 1520 in the foreground and the St Mary Axe office building, known as the Gherkin, in the background, London, EC3, England

City of London skyline across the River Thames, London, England

City of London skyline across the River Thames

The Gherkin, Scapel building, Lloyds building and Willis building, London, England

Skyline and River Thames, London

UK, England, London, Swiss Re Building (The Gherkin) and Heron Tower

UK, England, London, The City, including The Gherkin (30 St. Mary Axe), Lloyds Building and The Cheesegrater (122 Leadenhall Street)

UK, England, London, The City, The Walkie-Talkie (20 Fenchurch Street), Cheesegrater (122 Leadenhall Street) and Gherkin (30 St. Mary Axe)

Lloyds Building, city of London, London, England, UK

The Gherkin
Ahmed Thabet

Market for sour gherkins in Luebbenau in the Spreewald, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 5 people, animal feed, animal feeds, biological, biological cultivation, biological cultivations, black, black-and-white, black-white, brandenburg, contemporary, cucumbers

Chicken mayonnaise (photo)
5991421 Chicken mayonnaise (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicken mayonnaise)

Sinapis nigra (fig 13), Cucumis Sativus (fig 14), from Der Junge Landwirth
1275219 Sinapis nigra (fig 13), Cucumis Sativus (fig 14), from Der Junge Landwirth, published 1845 (hand-coloured litho plate) by Trentsensky

Gherkin
Dragan Jovancevic

Zigzag (The Gherkin)
Ahmed Thabet

30 St Mary Axe - The Gherkin
Oscar Lopez

Streets of London
Franz Baumann

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England, London, view of the Tower of London and the Gherkin, St Mary Axe

The City of London financial centre and the Millenium bridge, London, England
England, London, The City of London financial centre and the Millenium bridge

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England, London, The City, 30 St MAry Axe, detail of the the Gherkin building

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England, London, The City, 30 St Mary Axe, detail of the the Gherkin building

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England, London, Tower Bridge, View across River Thames and Tower of London toward the City financial district with the Gherkin visible

Gherkin views, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Church of St Mary Axe, dating from 1520, in front of the St Mary Axe building, better known as the Gherkin, City of London, EC3, England

Lloyds, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Lloyds Building, headquarters of the insurance company Lloyds of London, a Grade II listed building, unusual mostly due to its pipes and ducts constructed on the outside

Riverside views, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
View of the City buildings, including Lloyds and St Mary Axe (the Gherkin), over the River Thames, from the London Bridge on the South Bank, London, SE1, England

Riverside views, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
View of the City buildings, including Lloyds and St Mary Axe (the Gherkin), with a police boat in the foreground, over the River Thames, from the London Bridge on the South Bank, London, SE1, England

Sinapis nigra (fig 13), Cucumis Sativus (fig 14), 1845
Sinapis nigra (fig 13), Cucumis Sativus (fig 14), from Der Junge Landwirth, pub. 1845 (hand-coloured lithograph plate)

The City from the Thames, London, 2009. View showing the skyscapers of the City of London, including Tower 42 (formerly the Natwest Tower) designed by Richard Seifert and completed in 1979

Tower Bridge, London. The construction of the bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

Market stall, Mallorca, Spain. Olives, beans and gherkins

Looking across the Thames towards the City of London. The two tallest buildings are Tower 42 (formerly the NatWest Tower) and Sir Norman Fosters Gherkin

City of London skyscrapers viewed from under Blackfriars Bridge
The City of London is a global financial centre; its skyline has changed dramatically over recent years. Londoners have nicknamed many of the new skyscrapers

Underneath Blackfriars Bridge
The City of London is a global financial centre; its skyline has changed dramatically over recent years. Londoners have nicknamed many of the new skyscrapers

View of the City of London from beneath Blackfriars Bridge
The City of London is a global financial centre; its skyline has changed dramatically over recent years. Londoners have nicknamed many of the new skyscrapers

UK, London, The City skyline and Greenwich National Maritime Museum on right

UK, England, London, The City of London skyline and River Thames

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"London's Iconic Gherkin: A Blend of History and Modernity" Standing tall in the heart of London, the Gherkin has become an unmistakable symbol of the city. Located in The City, also known as the financial square mile, this architectural marvel dominates the skyline with its unique design. As you stroll along Waterloo Bridge over River Thames, your eyes are immediately drawn to this magnificent structure. Its sleek and futuristic appearance perfectly contrasts with the historic surroundings. Just like "The Annunciation with St. Emidius, " a masterpiece from 1486 that blends tempera and oil on canvas, the Gherkin seamlessly combines tradition and innovation. From Greater London's abstract view to a detailed knitting pattern featuring an old chap with a pipe, various perspectives capture its allure. Whether it is seen across the River Thames or at dawn alongside other iconic buildings like Tower of London or Lloyds building, there is no denying its impact on London's landscape. Often referred to as Swiss Re Building due to its association with Swiss Re Tower, this architectural gem has earned many names throughout history - yet none more fitting than simply "The Gherkin. " It stands as a testament to human creativity and ingenuity. While gazing at this awe-inspiring structure, one can't help but imagine how it has witnessed countless moments that have shaped both London and Europe itself. From bustling markets for sour gherkins in Germany during the 19th century to today's vibrant metropolis surrounding it; The Gherkin remains steadfast amidst changing times. In harmony with neighboring buildings such as The Scapel building or Willis building, it forms a captivating ensemble that showcases London's rich architectural heritage while embracing modernity. So next time you find yourself wandering through England's capital city, make sure not to miss out on experiencing The Gherkin up close – for within its glassy walls lies a story waiting to be discovered.