The Beehive, Gatwick
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The Beehive, Gatwick
Image: © Richard Rogerson Taken: 19 Nov 2011
Although now nothing more than a block of offices, The Beehive is recognised as having been the UK's first integrated airport building, combining all necessary functions in a single structure. It was the first airport to give direct, undercover access to the aircraft and the first to be integrated with a railway station. It was designed by architects Hoar, Marlow and Lovett, opened in 1936, but became obsolete in the 1950s as the airport expanded. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beehive_(Gatwick_Airport)
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Image Location
Latitude
51.144116
Longitude
-0.163392