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Emergency Water Supply Pump Platform, Westminster Bridge, London, WWII, 1944
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Emergency Water Supply Pump Platform, Westminster Bridge, London, WWII, 1944
Exterior of Emergency Water Supply Pump Platform, Westminster Bridge, London, WWII, 1944. Small building on piles in the River Thames, built to supply water in an emergency
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Media ID 15181874
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Council Dais Greater London Council London County Council Pile Platform Stilts Thames Walkway Water Amenities Water Pump Water Supply Westminster Bridge 2nd World War City Of Westminster Second World War Wartime World War 2 World War Two
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This print takes us back to the heart of London during World War II. Captured in 1944, it showcases the remarkable Emergency Water Supply Pump Platform situated beneath Westminster Bridge. This small building, perched on sturdy stilts above the River Thames, served as a crucial water source during times of crisis. As bombs rained down upon the city, this unassuming hut stood tall as a symbol of resilience and preparedness. Built by the London County Council (LCC) and Greater London Council (GLC), it was designed to ensure that even in the darkest hours of war, an emergency water supply would be readily available for its citizens. The image reveals a unique geographical feature amidst chaos - a walkway leading up to the platform where workers tirelessly operated pumps to extract water from the river below. The monochrome tones accentuate both the starkness of wartime reality and highlight how ordinary structures became extraordinary lifelines. Preserved within Guildhall Library and Art Gallery's archives, this photograph offers us a glimpse into an era defined by fortitude and collective spirit. It serves as a poignant reminder of London's enduring strength throughout history.
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