I believe this is the Banking Hall of the HSBC, with the Chartered Bank in the background.
Demolition started 1 July 1981, and took 30 weeks.
HSBC Demolition c.1981.jpg
Primary tabs

Submitted by marlowe
Date picture taken (may be approximate):
Thursday, January 1, 1981
Gallery:
Connections:
- HSBC Demolition c.1981.jpg shows Place HSBC Headquarters Building (3rd generation) [1935-1984]
- HSBC Demolition c.1981.jpg shows Place Chartered Bank / Standard Chartered Bank building [1959-1986]