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Way up on the high scaffolding of the new Bankside power station
Way up on the high scaffolding of the new Bankside power station, which is towering over the tiny house in which Christopher Wren lived, the spider men are building the hugh chimney and station for the new power supply.
Bankside power station opened in 1952 and closed in the late 1980s. The building was later transformed and is now the home of the Tate Modern. Our Picture shows two of the erectors pause in their work to get a light for their pipe and cigarette.
London
St Pauls Cathedral
Construction Workers
Builders
Steel Work
Building Site
Skyline
Smoking
December 1951
© Mirrorpix
LAFRSSMAR05 0803
Freddie Reed
Daily Mirror
London
Greater London
England
WA*2662217
Media ID 21520398
© Mirrorpix
1951 Capital City Great Britain Location Occupations
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse and Memory Lane Prints. This particular card features the captivating artwork "Way up on the high scaffolding of the new Bankside power station" by Freddie Reed. The image transports you back in time, showcasing the towering new Bankside power station looming over the quaint, tiny house where Christopher Wren once lived. Perfect for those who appreciate history and art, this card is sure to add a touch of elegance and nostalgia to your correspondence.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the bustling construction site of the new Bankside power station in London. Towering above Christopher Wren's humble abode, the scaffolding reaches dizzying heights as two fearless "spider men" work diligently on building a colossal chimney and station for the city's future power supply. Captured in December 1951, this snapshot showcases the remarkable transformation of Bankside power station, which would later become home to one of London's most iconic art institutions, the Tate Modern. Amidst their arduous task, these skilled erectors take a momentary break from their laborious duties to indulge in a well-deserved smoke. With pipes and cigarettes lit up against the backdrop of St Paul's Cathedral and an ever-evolving skyline, it is evident that even amidst such demanding work, there is room for camaraderie and relaxation. Freddie Reed skillfully immortalizes this scene through his lens, transporting us back to a bygone era where hardworking builders shaped our urban landscapes with steelwork and determination. As we gaze upon this image today, it serves as a poignant reminder of both progress and history intertwined within London's rich tapestry.
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