Interior of Royal Agricultural Hall in Upper Street
Interior of Royal Agricultural Hall in Upper Street
Record No
78323
Title
Interior of Royal Agricultural Hall in Upper Street
Description
Interior of empty and derelict blacksmith's workshop at the Royal Agricultural Hall in Upper Street, Angel, Islington. The Royal Agricultural Hall was designed by Frederick Peck and covered almost two acres. It was commissioned by The Agricultural Hall Company in 1860 by the Smithfield Club as a venue for livestock and agricultural shows. The foundation stone was laid in November 1861 and the building opened in December 1862; it was renamed Royal Agricultural Hall in 1884. The hall was also used for a variety of trade shows, including motor, brewing, bakery and many more. Requisitioned during World War II, it was used by the General Post Office from 1943 to 1971. By the early 1970s the building was in a derelict state. Purchased by the London Borough of Islington in 1976, the hall was converted into an exhibition and conference centre and renamed the Business Design Centre in 1986.
Date of execution
1973
Section
The London Archives
Collection
LCC Photograph Library
Medium
photograph
Catalogue No
SC_PHL_01_196_73_5620
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