The former Harrods Depository
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The former Harrods Depository
Image: © Marathon Taken: 21 Mar 2012
This view of the former Harrods Depository is from the Thames Path. It was basically a warehouse, designed in the 1890s by William Hunt in neoclassical style with two domed towers reminiscent of pavilions of the Indian raj. Construction began in 1894 and was finally completed in 1913. The Depository was primarily used to store large items of furniture, awaiting despatch to clients, or to the showrooms of the Harrods department store in Knightsbridge. During the 1990s, after several decades of redundancy and neglect, the Harrods Depository was converted into more than 200 very expensive flats. The familiar frontage that overlooks the Thames as seen during the University Boat Race is now called William Hunt Mansions, in honour of the designer, forming part of an extensive development of three buildings collectively know as Harrods Village.
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Image Location
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51.484408
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-0.228104