2010

TQ3083 : The German Gymnasium

taken 13 years ago, near to Camden Town, Camden, England

The German Gymnasium
The German Gymnasium
The German Gymnasium was the first purpose-built gymnasium in England. It was built in 1864-65 for the German Gymnastics Society. Location opposite St Pancras Station, London. The National Olympian Association held the indoor events of the first Olympic Games here in 1866. The main exercise hall was a grand and elegant space with a floor to ceiling height of 57ft. After WW II the building was used as offices, storage, exhibition space and restaurant.

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TQ3083, 2154 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Oxfordian Kissuth   (more nearby)
Date Taken
December 2010   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 18 April, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 3011 8315 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:31.9364N 0:7.5365W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 3009 8312
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North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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