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Roundhouse for the London and Birmingham Railway in Chalk Farm, London: the engine shed

RIBA Ref No RIBA17526
Architect/DesignerDockray, Robert Benson (1811-1871)
Stephenson, Robert (1803-1859)
Artist/Photographerde Mare, Eric (1910-2002)
CountryUK: England
CityLondon
Subject Date1847
Image Date1956
ViewExterior
StyleVictorian
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceAP96/83
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditArchitectural Press Archive / RIBA Collections
SubjectBrickwork ; Warehouses ; Conversion of buildings ; Cast iron ; Slate ; Railway architecture ; Round buildings
NOTES: The Roundhouse, devised by Robert Stephenson and designed by R. B. Dockray, was built in 1847 to turn steam engines around for the London and Birmingham Railway. As steam engines became too large for the building it then became a warehouse for Gilbey's gin from c.1860 until 1960 when it was converted into a performing arts venue.
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