Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

The Pavilion at Lord’s Cricket Ground – photographed in the 1920s, some 30 years after its construction. The stand to the left preceded the Allen Stand which was built in 1934.
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The Pavilion some hundred years later. Very few changes to the building, although the sight screens (in their current format) are a relatively new addition.
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Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

The Nursery End of Lord’s Cricket Ground in October 2019 during the demolition of the Compton Stand to the left of the photograph. The J.P. Morgan Media Centre was largely untouched during the changes at that end of the Ground.
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In this photograph from March 2022, the new Compton Stand stands completed. It was officially opened last Summer by MCC President Kumar Sangakarra.
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Southwark Street, London

Situated in Southwark Street in South London, close to London Bridge station, the Hop Exchange is a Grade II listed building. It was opened in 1867 and was at the centre of hop trading for London’s brewing industry. The purpose of the Hop Exchange was to provide a single market place for hop dealers. There was a glass roof which allowed business on the trading floor to be conducted under natural light. Similar buildings in London included the Coal, Stock and Metal Exchanges. However, damage caused during World War II, massive redevelopment and the need for modernisation affected all of the Exchanges. Also, in 1920, a a fire in the Hop Exchange led to further changes. It is now home to offices.
Image: Photographer unknown (1920)
From approximately the same position in 2022.
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St. John’s Wood High Street, London

St. John’s Wood High Street in NW London – photographed in 1900. Image: Photographer unknown
The March 2022 version shows very little change, although the trees (to the right) have grown incredibly well and the Regent’s Park Mosque can be seen to the left of the trees.
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Strand, London

St Clement Danes – an Anglican church situated near to the Royal Courts of Justice (left of picture) in Strand. According to legend, the first church on the site was founded in the 9th century by the Danish invaders, although the current building was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1682. Wren’s church was heavily bombed in World War 2 and restored in 1958. It then became the central church of the RAF.
Image: Photographer unknown (1900s)
This photograph (February 2022) was taken when there were no leaves on the trees – allowing the view. Considering that the church was badly damaged in the war, the restoration has worked well.
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Temple Church, London

A ‘Royal Peculiar’ – the Temple Church is located between Fleet Street and the River Thames in the City of London. Built by the Knights Templar as their English headquarters, the church was consecrated in 1185. Originally the royal treasury during the reign of King John, it is now owned by the Inner Temple and Middle Temple Inns of Court. The church was heavily damaged by German bombing during the second world war and has since been greatly restored and rebuilt.
The Knights Templar were a very powerful group which was eventually abolished in 1307. The church was later given to the Knights Hospitaller who leased the Temple to two colleges of lawyers. In 1540 the Crown took control of the church when King Henry Vlll abolished the Knights Hospitaller and confiscated their property.
In 1608 under King James l, the two Inns were granted use of the church in perpetuity – conditional on their agreement to support and maintain it.
The church was refurbished by Christopher Wren and further restored in 1841, and again in 1862. As mentioned above, the church was badly damaged on May 10 1941 by German incendiary bombs. The fire destroyed the organ and all wooden parts of the church. Restoration commenced after the war and was rededicated in November 1958. It was given Grade l listed status in January 1950. Image: Photographer unknown (1890)

While the church has retained its familiar round shape, the changes to the church’s roof (caused by German bombing) can be seen in this March 2022 photograph. Also, the trees have grown dramatically and the railings look to have survived. This view would not be the same in the summer!
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Kingsway, London

Bush House – seen here at the southern end of Kingsway – was commissioned, designed and originally owned by American individuals and companies. Plans for the building were approved in 1919 and it was meant to be a major new trade centre. The building was opened in sections over the years and fully completed in 1935.
When it was opened in 1925, two statues were unveiled at the entrance (not here in this photograph). Later installed, the statues symbolise Anglo-American friendship. The building also has an inscription – ‘To the friendship of English speaking peoples’. Bush House is constructed using Portland Stone and was once described as the most expensive building in the world. For many years it was the location of BBC World Service and is now part of King’s College. Also, to the left, the entrance to a tramway station can be seen.
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From approximately the same position in March 2022. The trees have come on a lot in the intervening 100 years.
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Strand, London

A view down Strand in 1930. The photograph is dominated by the Golden Cross Hotel and Lyons Corner House. To the right of the photograph, one of the turrets of the National Gallery can be clearly seen. This is also visible in the second image.
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Although the Golden Cross Hotel, and Lyons have long gone, the new building is similar to the one it replaced.
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