Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, Lambeth, London, c1951-1962. Artist: Eric de Maré

Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, Lambeth, London, c1951-1962. Artist: Eric de Maré

1-233-159 - Historic England/Heritage Images

Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, Lambeth, London, c1951-1962. The Royal Festival Hall, seen here looking south from Waterloo Bridge, was designed by Sir Robert Matthew and Leslie Martin and Peter Moro. It was built in 1949-1951 as a concert hall for the Festival of Britain. The Shot Tower, which is still standing here, was demolished after the Festival of Britain to make way for the building of the Queen Elizabeth Hall.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Eric de Maré, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Robert Matthew: British, Scottish: Architect
  2. Leslie Martin: British: Architect
  3. Peter Moro: British: Architect

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London Lambeth Lambeth

  1. 51 30 00 N , 000 09 00 W

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Entertainment & Media

Society & Culture Performing Arts

Society & Culture Music

Locations & Buildings Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4390x4299
File Size : 55,291kb


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  1. AA98/05906   
  1. 0250002977
  1. 1-233-159
  1. 1233159
  1. 2977
  1. A3
  1. AA98/05906   


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