City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Bush House
BBC Heritage Trail
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017
1. Bush House Marker
and online content made here
1941-2012
Erected by The BBC.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Education • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is July 12, 2012.
Location. 51° 30.787′ N, 0° 7.029′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Aldwych and Kingsway, on the right when traveling east on Aldwych. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Aldwych, City of Westminster, England WC2B 4LL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andrew Young (within shouting distance of this marker); Ivor Novello (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gaiety Theatre (about 180 meters away); Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding (about 210 meters away); W.H. Smith & Son - Bomb Damage (about 240 meters away); The Lyceum (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Wellington (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Essex Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . .
1. Bush House (Wikipedia). "Bush House is a Grade II listed building at the
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2. Bush House (BBC). "Following an international trade slump, and the retreat of companies from London because of World War Two, Bush House needed tenants. When the Empire Service (as BBC World Service was formerly known) was bombed out of its original home at 200 Oxford Street, Bush House, with its large offices and expansive landings was a potential candidate. European services were re-located there in 1940, and BBC overseas services arrived in the late 1950s....Over the years all the BBC's foreign language services gradually invaded Bush House, penetrating each wing in turn. The services have broadcast events that have changed and shaped the world. De Gaulle's broadcasts to the Free French (some originating from Broadcasting House), famous speeches by Churchill, Hungary's desperate call for help as Russian tanks rolled into Budapest, the fall of the Berlin
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017
2. Bush House and Marker - Wide View
The marker can be seen here mounted to the building, on the left side of the entryway.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017
3. Bush House: "To the friendship of English speaking peoples"
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017
4. Bush House - The Exedra Semi-dome.
"Sections of Bush House were completed and opened over a period of 10 years: Centre Block was opened in 1925, North-West Wing in 1928, North-East Wing in 1929, South-East Wing in 1930, and South-West Wing in 1935. The full building complex was completed in 1935....The building was commissioned, designed and originally owned by American individuals and companies. Irving T. Bush gained approval for his plans for the building in 1919, which was planned as a major new trade centre and designed by American architect Harvey Wiley Corbett. The construction was undertaken by John Mowlem & Co....The building's opening ceremony was performed by Lord Balfour, Lord President of the Council, on 4 July 1925. It included the unveiling of two statues at the entrance made by American artist Malvina Hoffman. The statues symbolise Anglo-American friendship and the building bears the inscription "To the friendship of English speaking peoples". Built from Portland stone, Bush House was in 1929 declared the "most expensive building in the world", having cost around £2,000,000 ($10,000,000)." - Wikipedia
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 8, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
