RMMBAGYC–Greater London Council, GLC, County Hall on the last night of the GLC in 1986. Disbanded on 31st of March 1986 The Greater London Council (GLC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986. It replaced the earlier London County Council (LCC) which had covered a much smaller area. The GLC was dissolved in 1986 by the Local Government Act 1985 and its powers were devolved to the London boroughs and other entities. A new administrative body, known as the Greater London Authority (GLA), was established in 2000.
RMCE8CK8–An anti-nuclear poster produced by the Greater London Council in 1983.
RMEYH08E–Greater London Council (Glc) Building And Tower Bridge; London, England, Uk
RMC48347–Demolition of the officially known as Greater London Council Overflow Building Number 1 Westminster.
RMG50R5N–Greater London Council (GLC) leader Ken Livingstone parascending on the River Thames in London, in front of the Houses of Parliament, to promote the council's Thamesday, when a major attraction is to be the Landbeach Parakite Display team.
RM2CWBHNP–Photograph of Ken Livingstone speaking at an anti-Iraq War Rally. Kenneth Robert Livingstone (1945-) an English politician who served as the Leader of the Greater London Council from 1981 until the council was abolished in 1986, and as Mayor of London from the creation of the office in 2000 until 2008. He also served as the Member of Parliament for Brent East from 1987 to 2001
RMDDMN25–The first meeting of the Greater London Council in the County Hall, London, 1964. Artist: Alfred Reginald Thomson
RMRWHA83–1950s, view from Westminster Bridge of County Hall, overlooking the river Thames, on the South Bank of London. At this time the offices of the LLC, the 'London County Council' and then from 1965, the GLC,,'Greater London Council'. The LCC was the principal local government body for the county of London and was the largest and most progressive English municipal authority of its day.
RF2G7HJMM–Commemorative Blue Plaque on the side of County Hall, on Westminster Bridge in Lambeth, to the London County Council and Greater London Council
RM2PNRDCR–Greater London Council Blue Plaque on the site of Scotland Yard. The first HQ of the Metropolitan Police, Whitehall Place, London, UK
RM2ET52FW–Advert for job vacancies with Greater London Council (GLC) the Evening News newspaper (Friday 24th December 1965), London, UK.
RME0YX9W–Sep. 09, 1971 - Fish to help London's cleaner water: the Greater London Council has built at Deepham Sewage Treatment Works, Edmonton, a Fish Experimental Unit to enable the effluent to be tested for purity and to the solving of problems of getting cleaner water, and the conservation of natural resources. The experiment should provide much needed information on water pollution. The 200 fish will be examined weekly for toxic materials and checked for parasites and later measured and weighed
RF2BFYE4F–Mid Century Modern Architecture 1960s Chelsea Fire Station 264 Kings Road, London, SW3 5UF by Greater London Council Architects Geoffrey Horsfall
RFPJ948N–Low rise housing blocks at Thamesmead, southeast London, the famous 1960s social housing project developed by the Greater London Council
RM2NJ1722–Flag of the Greater London Council
RMS2XDC6–London Eye, River Thames, Greater London Council Building
RMGF87DM–The London Eye ferris wheel and the old Greater London Council building on the south bank of the River Thames, London
RMB1WPBP–The Old GLC building on the South Bank which now houses the London Aquarium and the Dali Exhibition London Eye on the left
RM2JFW2EF–Beau Brummell, blue plaque. Honoured by Greater London Council honouring the leader of fashion who lived here
RMMBAGY1–Greater London Council, GLC, County Hall on the last night of the GLC in 1986. Disbanded on 31st of March 1986 The Greater London Council (GLC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986. It replaced the earlier London County Council (LCC) which had covered a much smaller area. The GLC was dissolved in 1986 by the Local Government Act 1985 and its powers were devolved to the London boroughs and other entities. A new administrative body, known as the Greater London Authority (GLA), was established in 2000.
RMCE8CP3–An anti-nuclear poster produced by the Greater London Council in 1983.
RM2F35NW9–Greater London Council wall mounted famous people round blue plaque on a home of Sir Richard Arkwright 1732 - 1792 industrialist inventor England UK
RMCF227N–A Greater London Council (GLC) plaque on the wall of 33 Oakley Gardens celebrating that novelist George Gissing lived in the hou
RMG88C6T–Greater London Council leader Ken Livingstone (l) and Labour colleagues John McDonnell (second left), Ken Little (second right) and Lewis Herbert in front of the Houses of Parliament when they resigned their seats on the council to force the GLC abolition issue.
RM2A25JB5–County Hall building, London, was the headquarters of London County Council (LCC) and later the Greater London Council (GLC). The building is on the South Bank of the River Thames, with Westminster Bridge being next to it, heading south. Today, County Hall is the site of businesses and attractions, including the London Sea Life Aquarium, London Dungeon and a Namco Station amusement arcade. The London Eye is next to County Hall, and its visitor centre is inside the building
RM2HTCRX4–Westway Flyover, A40, Paddington, City of Westminster, London, 28/07/1970. Representatives from the Greater London Council, G Maunsell & Partners and John Laing & Son at a dinner to celebrate the opening of the Westway Flyover. Work on site for the Western Avenue Extension began on 1st September 1966, and the Westway as it became known was officially opened on 28th July 1970. The elevated highway connecting the A40 at White City to Marylebone Road in Paddington, at around 2 ½ miles, was the longest in Europe. Consulting engineers G Maunsell & Partners designed the road project
RFT98R32–Greater London Blue Plaque marking a home of landscape gardener Charles Bridgeman 1723-1738 Broadwick Street, Soho, London, UK
RF2F6NFE7–County Hall, built for the LCC later the Greater London Council (GLC) until its abolishment in 1986 now housing the London Aquarium and Marriott Hotel
RMKGRTW1–Council worker changing street lamp from van mounted hydraulic lift, Richmond, Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom
RMGX2WRE–1950s, historical, view across river Thames of County Hall, South bank, London, the former home of the Greater London Council (GLC).
RME11NGY–Apr. 04, 1979 - GLC Chairman drives a flock of sheep over London bridge; Mr. Harold Mote, Chaiman of the greater London Council, drove a flock of sheep across London Bridge yesterday. Because he was recently granted the Freedom of the City of London and one of the privilages associated with this is being able to drive sheep into the city over London Bridge, So as a gesture of gratitude and to show that the freedom does mean something he exercised the ancient privilege. Photo Shows Mr
RF2BFYETY–Mid Century Modern Architecture 1960s Chelsea Fire Station 264 Kings Road, London, SW3 5UF by Greater London Council Architects Geoffrey Horsfall
RFPJ94AR–Low rise housing blocks at Thamesmead, southeast London, the famous 1960s social housing project developed by the Greater London Council
RM2HEK2J4–London, UK, 9 January 2022: On Greek Street in Soho a Blue Plaque put up by the old Greater London Council marks where Karl Marx and his family once l
RF2FKKTAP–Edward Irving London Blue Plaque - Edward Irving, 1792-1834, Preacher & founder of the Catholic Apostolic Church lived at this house on 4 Claremont Sq.
RM2CGJA1C–London, England, UK. Blue Plaque on the wall of County Hall, home of London local government until 1986
RMAXJ0M5–County Hall former headquarters of the Greater London Council England
RM2MEMJC3–Storm relief sewer discharging into the River Thames near Lambeth Bridge, London, UK. Greater London Council sign. Millbank embankment
RMM18BCM–Greater London Council, the GLC last night firework display on the River Thames in front of GLC County Hall March 1986 The Greater London Council (GLC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986. It replaced the earlier London County Council (LCC) which had covered a much smaller area. The GLC was dissolved in 1986 by the Local Government Act 1985 and its powers were devolved to the London boroughs and other entities. A new administrative body, known as the Greater London Authority (GLA), was established in 2000.
RMCE8CWD–An anti-nuclear poster produced by the Greater London Council in 1983.
RMCBEA71–Blue Plaque, Virginia Woolf, 29 Fitzroy Square, London England UK English plaques novelist novelists literary critic critics
RM2J0F4CX–Cooper Close, Waterloo Road, a smart block of flats which was completed last April. But it is still empty, rotting away while housing lists grow longer. It was built by the Greater London Council but instead of letting the 63 flats they decided to sell to a housing association. The buyers, Greater London Secondary Housing Association, planned to dispose of the flats under a co-ownership scheme. However, plans have delayed after the GLC and the Government went to war after the GLC discovered that the cost of building exceeded the market value of the flats. 10th January 1980.
RMM02CCX–Members of the Greater London Council were shown London's system of main sewers, entering by a manhole at Chelsea.
RM2A25JB8–County Hall building, London, was the headquarters of London County Council (LCC) and later the Greater London Council (GLC). The building is on the South Bank of the River Thames, with Westminster Bridge being next to it, heading south. Today, County Hall is the site of businesses and attractions, including the London Sea Life Aquarium, London Dungeon and a Namco Station amusement arcade. The London Eye is next to County Hall, and its visitor centre is inside the building
RMP665MR–Demolition of the officially known as Greater London Council Overflow Building, Number 1 Westminster. This building was once connected to City Hall by
RM2HTCRX9–Westway Flyover, A40, Paddington, City of Westminster, London, 28/07/1970. A crowd of demonstrators against the opening of the Westway Flyover, being filmed by a camera crew. Acklam Road was the focus of protests against the Westway by local residents. Houses along one side of the street had been demolished to make way for the flyover and at a reception held earlier that day at the Lord’s Tavern, George Clark, leader of the residents’ social rights committee, had presented their objections to the Minister of Transport and representatives from the Greater London Council. By Septem
RMA7P6ET–Plaque at Bedford Square WC1 London city England UK reading Greater London Council Ram Mohun Roy
RME5E09P–County Hall, a building in Lambeth, London, was the headquarters of London County Council and later the Greater London Council
RMKNYHDX–1950s, historical, man standing on Westminster Bridge, London, looking down the River Thames and with the impressive County Hall building, the former headquarters of the Greater London Council (GLC) on his right, on the South Bank.
RME0Y8A4–Jan. 31, 1969 - London flood protests on model: Part of a 385ft long model of the Thames, representing a 62 mile stretch from Teddiington to Southend which has been completed by the Ministry of Technology Hydraulics Research Station by the Ministry of Technology's Hydraulics Research Station at Didcot for the Greater London Council. It will be used for tests in a &40 million barrage or barrier plan to protect London from severe flooding. At a Press conference in Didcot yesterday, Mr. S. Dainty, the G.L
RF2BFYEGR–Mid Century Modern Architecture 1960s Chelsea Fire Station 264 Kings Road, London, SW3 5UF by Greater London Council Architects Geoffrey Horsfall
RFPJ94A0–Low rise housing blocks at Thamesmead, southeast London, the famous 1960s social housing project developed by the Greater London Council
RMH470PM–Keep GLC working for London 1980s badge HOMER SYKES
RM2M3KAT6–James Harold Wilson (1916-1995), Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, British Labour Prime Minister. Party leader from 1963. Prime Minister for two terms - from 1964-1970 and 1974-1976. Pictured with his famous pipe while leader of the opposition, outside his home in Hampstead Garden Suburb following significant Labour gains during the Greater London Council elections of 1964. Date: 1964
RM2CGJA19–London, England, UK. Blue Plaque on the wall of County Hall, home of London local government until 1986
RM2GJ0RWP–London: Sir Francis Chichester (right), Britain's epic lone round-the-world yachtman, view a model of the St Katharine Docks development scheme, planned by the Greater London Council, when he visited the international Boat Show at Earls Court, London today. Site for the scheme is next to London's Historic Tower of London. The proposed scheme will incorporate London's only yacht basin, capable of berthing some 250 craft. 8 January1970
RM2MEMJBP–Storm relief sewer discharging into the River Thames near Lambeth Bridge, London, UK. Greater London Council sign. Millbank embankment
RMMBAGWP–Greater London Council, GLC, County Hall on the last night of the GLC in 1986. Disbanded on 31st of March 1986 The Greater London Council (GLC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986. It replaced the earlier London County Council (LCC) which had covered a much smaller area. The GLC was dissolved in 1986 by the Local Government Act 1985 and its powers were devolved to the London boroughs and other entities. A new administrative body, known as the Greater London Authority (GLA), was established in 2000.
RMCEC6XC–'I've spotted a nuclear train in London' badge, produced by the Greater London Council (GLC) in 1983.
RMCBEA4P–Blue Plaque, Karl Marx, Dean Street, Soho, London, England UK English plaques Greater London Council
RM2J0F216–Cooper Close, Waterloo Road, a smart block of flats which was completed last April. But it is still empty, rotting away while housing lists grow longer. It was built by the Greater London Council but instead of letting the 63 flats they decided to sell to a housing association. The buyers, Greater London Secondary Housing Association, planned to dispose of the flats under a co-ownership scheme. However, plans have delayed after the GLC and the Government went to war after the GLC discovered that the cost of building exceeded the market value of the flats. 10th January 1980.
RMM02CCM–Mrs Ann Forbes-Cockell, a councillor of the Greater London Council, goes down through a Chelsea manhole to see London's sewers.
RM2A25JB6–County Hall building, London, was the headquarters of London County Council (LCC) and later the Greater London Council (GLC). The building is on the South Bank of the River Thames, with Westminster Bridge being next to it, heading south. Today, County Hall is the site of businesses and attractions, including the London Sea Life Aquarium, London Dungeon and a Namco Station amusement arcade. The London Eye is next to County Hall, and its visitor centre is inside the building
RMP665MW–Demolition of the officially known as Greater London Council Overflow Building, Number 1 Westminster. This building was once connected to City Hall by
RM2HTCRX2–Westway Flyover, A40, Paddington, City of Westminster, London, 28/07/1970. A woman confronting a police officer during a demonstration against the opening of the Westway Flyover. Acklam Road was the focus of protests against the Westway by local residents. Houses along one side of the street had been demolished to make way for the flyover. At a reception held earlier that day at the Lord’s Tavern, George Clark, leader of the residents’ social rights committee, had presented their objections to the Minister of Transport and representatives from the Greater London Council. By Septe
RMA7P6FX–Plaque at Bedford Square WC1 London city England UK reading Greater London Council Ram Mohun Roy
RMD8JCPD–Greater London Council blue plaque for the painter Sir John Lavery, 5 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, London SW7, UK
RM2DHX06F–1960s, historical, a view of County Hall on the southbank of the river Thames, London, England, UK as seen from Westminster Bridge. The building was an administrative centre and the former home of the London County Council (LCC) and then its successor, the Greater London Council (GLC) who occupied it until 1986. Sir Giles Gilbert Scott designed its north and south wings. The recently built Festival Hall can be seen on the far left of the picture.
RME0YWKY–Aug. 08, 1971 - Greater London Horse Show At Clapham Common: The Greater London Horse Show, promoted by the Greater London Council, which is being held today and on Monday at Clapham Common, has attracted many of the country's top riders. Photo shows Mrs. Marion Mould, riding Opportunity II - taking one of the jumps when winning the ''Daily Express'' Foxhunter Regional Final, at the show today.
RF2BM3C68–Mid Century Modern Architecture 1960s Chelsea Fire Station 264 Kings Road, London, SW3 5UF by Greater London Council Architects Geoffrey Horsfall
RFPJ94BH–Low rise housing blocks at Thamesmead, southeast London, the famous 1960s social housing project developed by the Greater London Council
RM2WFA1M9–Plaque on the Oxo Tower in London, South Bank Community Area Stamford Wharf, Coin Street redevelopment, England, UK
RMK37NGB–Braithwaite House, Bunhill Row, Islington, London. High rise tower block & location of final arrest of Kray twins. social housing, council housing uk
RF2KM5XAR–County Hall was the headquarters for the London County Council (LCC) and Greater London Council (GLC) in Lambeth, London
RME628K8–London, England, UK. County Hall on the South bank. Home of the GLC (Greater London Council) from 1965-1986
RMM7WDY6–County Hall was the headquarters of London County Council (LCC) and later the Greater London Council (GLC) on the South Bank. 1965-1986 relief text
RMM18BCH–Greater London Council, the GLC last night firework display on the River Thames in front of GLC County Hall March 1986 The Greater London Council (GLC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986. It replaced the earlier London County Council (LCC) which had covered a much smaller area. The GLC was dissolved in 1986 by the Local Government Act 1985 and its powers were devolved to the London boroughs and other entities. A new administrative body, known as the Greater London Authority (GLA), was established in 2000.
RMC8J9RT–Greater London Council blue plaque commemorating John Gilbert Winant United States American ambassador lived here Mayfair West End London England UK
RM2BAJJG3–UK, London, Battersea Park. The London Peace Pagoda built by the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order for the 1984 Greater London Council (GLC) Peace Year
RM2J0EY20–Cooper Close, Waterloo Road, a smart block of flats which was completed last April. But it is still empty, rotting away while housing lists grow longer. It was built by the Greater London Council but instead of letting the 63 flats they decided to sell to a housing association. The buyers, Greater London Secondary Housing Association, planned to dispose of the flats under a co-ownership scheme. However, plans have delayed after the GLC and the Government went to war after the GLC discovered that the cost of building exceeded the market value of the flats. 10th January 1980.
RMM02CCF–Mrs Ann Forbes-Cockell, a councillor of the Greater London Council, goes down through a Chelsea manhole to see London's sewers. She and other councillors were being taken to see the reconstruction of part of a sewer to improve its line and level.
RMEB7JTF–Ram Mohum Roy Indian Scholar and reformer, Blue Plaque by Greater London Council.
RMP665MY–Demolition of the officially known as Greater London Council Overflow Building, Number 1 Westminster. This building was once connected to City Hall by
RM2HTCRX6–Westway Flyover, A40, Paddington, City of Westminster, London, 28/07/1970. A man filming from the roof of a car alongside a Greater London Council official car in the procession along the Westway Flyover for its opening. Work on site for the Western Avenue Extension began on 1st September 1966, and the Westway as it became known was officially opened on 28th July 1970. The elevated highway connecting the A40 at White City to Marylebone Road in Paddington, at around 2 ½ miles, was the longest in Europe. This photograph was taken at grid reference TQ2612981645.
RMA7P6DP–Plaque at Bedford Square WC1 London city England UK reading Greater London Council Ram Mohun Roy
RMD8JCPX–Greater London Council blue plaque for Sir Charles James Freake, builder & patron of the arts, South Kensington, London SW7, UK
RMRK99NT–1950s, a view of the grand building of County Hall, home in this era of the Greater London Council ( GLC) on the south bank of the river Thames, London, England,
RME11YF0–Apr. 02, 1981 - April 2nd 1981 The Rotherhithe Tunnel reopens. The 73 year old Rotherhithe tunnel under the Thames reopened today following an eight month facelift during which the Greater London Council has had ultra-modern ventilation and lighting installed at a cost of 3 million. The tunnel was originally constructed for horse drawn traffic, so to mark the reopening Sir Horace Cutler, leader of the CLC, officially opened it by riding through it in a coach and horses
RF2BM3C84–Mid Century Modern Architecture 1960s Chelsea Fire Station 264 Kings Road, London, SW3 5UF by Greater London Council Architects Geoffrey Horsfall
RFPJ9465–Housing at Thamesmead, southeast London, the famous 1960s social housing project developed by the Greater London Council
RMD44GPR–The London Aquarium (formerly the seat of the GLC - Greater London Council), River Thames, London, UK
RFM5D4RM–Richmond upon Thames War Memorial and Council Buildings Greater London Uk
RFEAM81Y–London County Hall
RMBCHP8W–London Assembly Building
RMPWA9JC–John Gilbert Winant blue plaque. US Ambassador to the UK, Aldford St, Mayfair, City of Westminster, London, England, UK. Wall. Greater London Council
RMM18BCJ–Greater London Council, the GLC last night firework display on the River Thames in front of GLC County Hall March 1986 The Greater London Council (GLC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986. It replaced the earlier London County Council (LCC) which had covered a much smaller area. The GLC was dissolved in 1986 by the Local Government Act 1985 and its powers were devolved to the London boroughs and other entities. A new administrative body, known as the Greater London Authority (GLA), was established in 2000.
RM2HD4798–A 1984 demonstration march by members of the Southwark branch of the British trade union, NALGO (National and Local Government Officers' Association) protesting against the planned abolition of the GLC (Greater London Council). The photograph depicts the marchers crossing Waterloo Bridge, London. The protestors are carrying the Southwark Branch NALGO banner, placards with the slogans, “Hands off Local Govt”, “Hands off The GLC” and also some prepared by the newspaper, ‘Socialist Worker’ showing support for the Miners’ Strike, “Victory to the Miners – Stop the Tory Attacks”.
RMD1C605–Nelson Mandela statue near the Royal Festival Hall. The sculpture by Ian Walters was commissioned by Ken Livingstone when he was leader of the Greater London Council. It was unveiled in 1985 by ANC president Oliver Tambo.
RM2J0F581–Cooper Close, Waterloo Road, a smart block of flats which was completed last April. But it is still empty, rotting away while housing lists grow longer. It was built by the Greater London Council but instead of letting the 63 flats they decided to sell to a housing association. The buyers, Greater London Secondary Housing Association, planned to dispose of the flats under a co-ownership scheme. However, plans have delayed after the GLC and the Government went to war after the GLC discovered that the cost of building exceeded the market value of the flats. 10th January 1980.
RMG4KK23–Queen Elizabeth II with Herbert Ferguson, Chairman of the Greater London Council, when she opened the Queen Elizabeth Hall on the South Bank, London.
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