Royal Festival Hall, Lambeth, Greater London

Photograph taken 17 March 2004 © Historic England Archive. NMR/Mr David March ref: 431968

The Royal Festival Concert Hall was built 1949-51. It was designed as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations. It's main structure is built using reinforced concrete for all load-bearing walls.

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Greater London Lambeth

Period

1950s (1950 - 1959)

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After the second World War London had a such a severe housing shortage that it was decided to encourage people to move out. New towns such as Harlow were planned and built. These terraced houses were built in 1952 - 53 and provided with car ports.

Royal Festival Hall, Lambeth, Greater London

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