Greetings Card : New Waterloo Bridge
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New Waterloo Bridge
The new Waterloo Bridge, central London, was built mostly by women during World War Two, to a design by Giles Gilbert Scott. It was completed in 1945. Date: 1945
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1945 Bridges Completed Gilbert Giles Modernism Scott Waterloo
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Introducing our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: "New Waterloo Bridge" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning card design showcases the iconic New Waterloo Bridge in central London, completed in 1945. A testament to the resilience and determination of the women who built it during World War Two, this card is a beautiful tribute to the rich history and engineering marvels of the city. Perfect for any occasion, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "New Waterloo Bridge: A Testament to Women's Resilience and Modern Design" The New Waterloo Bridge, gracefully spanning the River Thames in central London, is a remarkable testament to the indomitable spirit and resourcefulness of women during World War Two. Completed in 1945, this modern architectural marvel was primarily built by a workforce of over 6,000 women, under the visionary design of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. During the war, with men away at the front, the British government sought to employ women in various industries to support the war effort. The construction of the New Waterloo Bridge presented an opportunity to put this initiative into action. Women from diverse backgrounds, many with no prior experience in construction, took on roles as labourers, bricklayers, and crane operators, working alongside a small team of male engineers. Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, a renowned British architect, was responsible for the bridge's elegant design. Known for his modernist approach, Scott's design featured a sleek, unadorned appearance, with a single span of 270 meters, making it the longest bridge of its kind in the UK at the time. The bridge's minimalist aesthetic was a departure from the ornate Victorian designs that dominated the Thames at the time. The New Waterloo Bridge stands as a symbol of resilience, innovation, and the power of collaboration. It demonstrates the significant role women played in the war effort and the impact they had on shaping the modern architectural landscape of London. This photograph, taken in 1945, captures the bridge in its final stages of completion, a testament to the determination and vision of the women who built it and the architectural genius of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.
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