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Watkins Tower - Proposed Design - Wembley Park, London
Programme for a series of musical concerts and entertainments at Wembley Park, London in July 1894 (Wembley Park officially opened to the public in May 1894). The programme features an illustration of (an impression of the finished) Watkins Tower, a partially completed iron lattice tower. Its construction was an ambitious project to create a 358-metre (1, 175 ft)-high visitor attraction in the Park, led by the railway entrepreneur Sir Edward Watkin. Marketed as the " Great Tower of London", it was designed to surpass the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The tower was never completed and it was demolished in 1904. The site of the tower is now occupied by the English national football ground, Wembley Stadium. Date: 1894
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1175 1894 Completed Feet Height Plan Programme Vision Watkin Watkins Wembley
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Watkins Tower - Proposed Design, Wembley Park, London (July 1894): A Visionary Plan for a Musical Extravaganza and the Unrealized "Great Tower of London" This programme for a series of musical concerts and entertainments at Wembley Park in London, dated July 1894, showcases an impression of the proposed design for Watkins Tower. The ambitious project, led by railway entrepreneur Sir Edward Watkin, aimed to create a 358-metre (1,175 ft)-high visitor attraction in the park, surpassing the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Marketed as the "Great Tower of London," the Watkins Tower was an engineering marvel of its time. The partially completed iron lattice tower, as depicted in this print, represents the architectural vision and determination of its creator. Sadly, the tower was never completed, and it was demolished in 1904. The site of the tower now holds a significant place in British history, as it is the location of Wembley Stadium, the English national football ground. This programme serves as a reminder of the grand plans and aspirations of the past, offering a glimpse into the rich history of Wembley Park and London's architectural landscape. The programme's illustration of the Watkins Tower captures the essence of the era's architectural ambition and the spirit of innovation. The image stands as a testament to the visionary ideas that once shaped the city, even as the tower itself remains a fascinating footnote in London's architectural history.
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