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55 Broadway, London

55 Broadway, London
The building in back was opened in 1929 as the headquarters of the Underground Electric Railways Company of London, later part of the London Underground. The architect was Charles Holden, and the building features sculptures by several important sculptors. One of the sculptures, by Jacob Epstein, outraged many when the building opened, until Epstein agreed to chop off its penis.

Transport for London announced plans several years ago to move out of the building by 2015, but according to TripAdvisor it ran an open house there three weeks ago, so still seems to be using the building.

Marco F. Delminho, Will S., Noel Treacy, ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ and 8 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 rdhinmn
rdhinmn club
An imposing structure. I hope whoever is in charge of such things lets it stand, repurposed.

The foreground looks like they are holding a foxhunt in downtown London. Leave it to the Brits.
5 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to rdhinmn club
Yes, in any other country this would seem a bit surreal, Bob, bot not in Britain.
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Excellent street shot!

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5 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thanks, William.
5 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A interesting street scene John. Gotta love the horses and riders..!!
5 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to Keith Burton club
Thanks, Keith. I didn't stick around to see if they spotted a fox, though.
5 years ago.
 Denis Croissant
Denis Croissant club
Strange...equestrians on the tube???
5 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to Denis Croissant club
As long as the horses have Oyster cards, Denis. They can't handle tickets very well and no one will give them credit cards.
5 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Your beautiful capture is greatly admired
Historical & Architectural Gems
www.ipernity.com/group/332973
5 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Thanks, June.
5 years ago.

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