G. Topham Forrest
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George Topham Forrest, F.R.I.B.A. FGS FRSE was a Scottish architect who became chief architect for the London County Council and was responsible for the design of many public housing estates, and also
Neo-Georgian council houses on the Becontree Estate
Chelsea Bridge
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Chelsea Bridge is a bridge over the River Thames in west London, connecting Chelsea on the north bank to Battersea on the south bank, and split between the City of Westminster, the London Borough of W
The first Chelsea Bridge as seen from Battersea in 1858, shortly after opening. The Victoria Tower of the Palace of Westminster is shown under construction in the background.
The Battersea Shield
Battersea (top), Victoria (centre) and Vauxhall (bottom) bridges, 1859