View of Victoria Embankment, Westminster, taken from the shot tower, which was on the south bank. The Lambeth shot tower from where this was taken, was a cylindrical tower used in the production of lead shot. It was built in 1826 and demolished in 1962 to make way for the Queen Elizabeth Hall. To the left is Shell Mex House, Grade II listed, listing number 1236752, built as offices for the oil company in 1931 and designed by F. Milton Cashmore. To its right is the Savoy Hotel, Grade II listed, listing number 1236709, originally built in 1889 for Richard D'Oyly Carte to match the latest American model with 70 bathrooms, electric lighting and hydraulic lifts. Alongside is Savoy Place, built in 1899 and housing the Institution of Electrical Engineers. In the distance, on the right, the tower of Freemasons' Hall is clearly visible. Blurred trams are visible travelling along the Embankment.
