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PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A woman walking down a winding staircase in a building at the Paternoster development.
Work on the Paternoster development was carried out in a joint venture by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. The scheme involved the redevelopment of a seven acre site on the north side of St Pauls Cathedral. The site had been almost entirely devastated during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The development consisted of a series of office blocks, a shopping precinct, an extensive piazza and a three-level car park. The various blocks were named after former Bishops of London. The tallest block was 18-storeys in height and was called Sudbury House. The three 10-storey blocks were Courtenay, Walden and Grendall Houses, and the five-storey blocks were Laud, Sheldon and Bancroft Houses
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This print captures a moment in time at the Paternoster development in the City of London. A woman gracefully descends a winding spiral staircase, her presence adding a touch of elegance to the architectural marvel surrounding her. The Paternoster development was an ambitious project undertaken by John Laing Construction Limited, Trollope and Colls Limited, and George Wimpey and Company Limited. It aimed to revive a seven-acre site that had been ravaged during World War II, specifically during an incendiary raid in December 1940. The result was a stunning transformation that included office blocks, a shopping precinct, an expansive piazza, and even a three-level car park. Each block within this remarkable complex was named after former Bishops of London. Among them stood Sudbury House, towering at 18 storeys high - the tallest block in the ensemble. Courtenay, Walden, Grendall Houses followed with ten-storey structures while Laud, Sheldon, and Bancroft Houses completed the picture with their five-storey counterparts. This photograph not only showcases the intricate architecture but also offers us a glimpse into life during the 1960s. It is as if time stands still as we witness this woman's solitary descent through history-rich surroundings. Preserved by Historic England Archive for future generations to appreciate and admire; this image encapsulates both beauty and resilience within its frame.
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