Nine Elms Cold Store, River Thames 1966
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This authentic 1960s colour photograph captures the imposing industrial landscape of the Nine Elms Cold Store on the south bank of the River Thames in 1966. The massive concrete structure, managed by the Port of London Authority, stands as a prime example of mid-century brutalist cold storage design, featuring high, windowless walls meant for temperature regulation. Two prominent lattice-work cranes are positioned on the wharf, used for unloading perishable goods directly from river barges. In the background, the brick industrial buildings of Battersea provide a glimpse into the working-class character of the area during the late sixties. The foreground is filled with the silt-heavy, brown waters of the Thames under a dynamic sky of white cumulus clouds. This digital download is a significant record of London’s lost riverside industry, perfect to print for yourself as a piece of historic urban wall art.
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