Skylon, Steel sculpture in South Bank, London, United Kingdom
The vertical aluminum-clad steel structure reached 90 meters in height, suspended by cables between three steel beams with pointed ends.
The Skylon was constructed for the 1951 Festival of Britain under architects Hidalgo Moya, Philip Powell, and engineer Felix Samuely.
The structure represented British post-war engineering excellence during the Festival of Britain, drawing millions of visitors to South Bank.
The base of the structure stood 15 meters above ground level, positioned between Westminster Bridge and Hungerford Bridge.
Winston Churchill ordered the demolition of the Skylon in 1952, considering it a symbol of the previous Labour government.
Location: London Borough of Lambeth
Inception: 1951
Architects: Hidalgo Moya, Philip Powell, Felix Samuely
Height: 90 m
Part of: Festival of Britain
GPS coordinates: 51.50470,-0.11861
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:35
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