Roof Garden Collection

Advert for Barkers of Kensington, 1951. From a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951

Wreckage of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith Atlantic used in their attempt to cross the Atlantic (b / w photo)
3094455 Wreckage of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith Atlantic used in their attempt to cross the Atlantic (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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Cannon Street Railway Station and Cannon Bridge Roof Garden, London, 2018

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Cannon Street Railway Station and Cannon Bridge Roof Garden, London, 2018

Charles Barney studio, 53 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York. 1922. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Charles Barney studio, 53 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York. 1922. Two photos (before and after) and a site plan "Ground plan of dismal alley garden."

Distraught and crying, British fans see their idol David Cassidy leave Heathrow airport after his sell out shows. David Cassidy, singer, actor and musician, leaves Londons Heathrow Airport in 1973

Distraught and in need of medical help, a British fan falls to the ground after seeing her idol David Cassidy leave Heathrow airport after his sell out shows

The New Theatre, N.Y.C.: Roof garden and terrace, c1909. Creator: Unknown
The New Theatre, N.Y.C.: Roof garden and terrace, c1909

UK, England, London, Southbank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden

Four Seasons Hotel and International Finance Centre mall, Central, Hong Kong, China

Jean-Jacques Rousseaus Hermitage in Ermenonville (engraving) (see also 430491)
XIR168374 Jean-Jacques Rousseaus Hermitage in Ermenonville (engraving) (see also 430491) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Roof-Garden of the American Theater (b / w photo)
5215331 Roof-Garden of the American Theater (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roof-Garden of the American Theater)

Hanging Gardens at Selfridges, London (b / w photo)
3096705 Hanging Gardens at Selfridges, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanging Gardens at Selfridges, London)

Jean-Jacques Rousseaus Hermitage in Ermenonville (engraving) (see also 168374)
CHT430491 Jean-Jacques Rousseaus Hermitage in Ermenonville (engraving) (see also 168374) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Distraught, crying and waving, British fans see their idol David Cassidy leave Heathrow airport after his sell out shows. David Cassidy, singer, actor and musician

David Cassidy, singer, actor and musician, leaves Londons Heathrow Airport in 1973, after some sell out shows. Three thousand screaming teenage fans paid just 5pence each to get to The Heathrow Roof

US actress Farrah Fawcett Majors pictured with family at a photo reception at the Dorcester Hotel in London April 1978

The Pool from the Roof Garden of the Langbourne Club for City Women, 1920s, (c1935). The club, on Fishmonger Hall Street, City of London, opened on 7 July 1925

Villa at Poissy, constructed in reinforced concrete, 1933. Architects: Le Corbusier & Jeanneret of Paris. The Villa Savoye on the outskirt of Paris, France

Girls relaxing in a roof top garden, White Lion Street School, London, 1912. One girl sits in a deckchair reading, while three girls chat together next to her

Girls gardening and reading in a roof top garden, White Lion Street School, London, 1912

Roof garden of the Langbourne Club for City women, Fishmonger Hall Street, London, c1920s(?). Formally opened on 7 July 1925

Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst, British suffragettes, London, 12 October 1908. Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and her daughter Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958)

Morning shadows slant across the Westgate Centre in Oxford, England

Interior and roof garden of the Westgate Centre in Oxford, England

The rooftop area of Westgate, Oxford

The rooftop area of Westgate, Oxford bw

Bologna towers and the old town seen directly from above
High angle view of Bologna towers and red foor tops of the old town, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Old cast iron spiral staircase accessing a rooftop terrace in Otranto, Apulia, Italy

Illustration of a roof garden with water feature, raised flowerbeds, and trellises

Onofrios Fountain, Old City of Dubrovnik, Croatia
Group of Monuments in the Old City with the Onofrio Fountain, Church of Sveti Blades and the Franciscan Monastery, Dubrovnik, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Croatia

Panoramic view of the roofs of historic Regensburg
Historic town of Regensburg, Bavaria (Germany). Unesco world heritage site. Medieval center and danube river as seen from above

Capitol building in Havana
The beautiful capitol building in Havana, Cuba as seen from above at sunset

View from Schlossberg, castle hill, Cafe Lounge on the roof of Kastner and Oehler, Franciscan Church, Graz, Styria, Austria, Europe, PublicGround

Building, Essaouira, Morocco
Building with roof terraces, Essaouira, Morocco

Chimneys, Essaouria, Morocco
View of rooftops and chimneys from Taros cafe, Essaouira, Morocco

Roof Top Garden
The roof garden at Biba s, Kensington High Street, London

The beautiful roof garden of the May Fair Hotel, London. 11 April 1928

Eco building, artwork
Eco building. Computer artwork of an environmentally friendly building with a roof garden

Roof garden of Two International Finance Centre (Two IFC), Central, Hong Kong, China, Asia

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In 1951, Barkers of Kensington showcased their latest innovation - a stunning roof garden that captivated the hearts of Londoners. The advert for this enchanting oasis promised an escape from the bustling city below, where one could immerse themselves in nature's embrace. Fast forward to 1973, and David Cassidy, the beloved singer and heartthrob, bid farewell to his adoring British fans at Heathrow Airport. Tears streamed down their faces as they watched their idol depart, leaving them distraught and longing for his return. Meanwhile, in Cannon Street, a snapshot captured the beauty of a rooftop sanctuary. With its lush greenery and vibrant blooms, it offered respite from the concrete jungle below. A tranquil haven amidst the chaos of urban life. Across continents in Hong Kong's Central district stood the Four Seasons Hotel and International Finance Centre mall. Here too was a roof garden that mesmerized visitors with its breathtaking views and serene ambiance. A testament to mankind's ability to create natural sanctuaries even within towering metropolises. Traveling back in time once more, we find ourselves immersed in Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Hermitage in Ermenonville. This idyllic retreat depicted through engravings showcases another manifestation of man-made tranquility amidst nature's splendor. Closer to home again is London's Southbank Centre Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden - an urban paradise nestled above the bustling streets of England's capital city. It invites visitors to bask under open skies while enjoying art installations or simply relishing moments of solitude amid blooming flowers. The American Theater also boasted its own rooftop oasis; a hidden gem offering patrons respite before indulging in captivating performances within its walls. Not far away was Selfridges' Hanging Gardens - an architectural marvel adorned with cascading plants that breathed life into monochrome photographs capturing both beauty and serenity simultaneously.