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Churchill Gardens Estate, Pimlico, London: the children's playground with the heat-accumulator behind
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NOTES: This, the largest housing scheme by Westminster City Council, was built in four sections between 1946 and 1962.
Alton East Estate, Roehampton, London: a terrace of houses in Norley Vale
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NOTES: The Alton Estate is situated between Putney Heath and Richmond Park in south-west London. The smaller south-east part, Alton East, was built in 1952-1955, while the much larger north-west part, Alton West, was built in 1955-1959.
Alton West Estate, Roehampton, London: the old people's dwellings with the slab blocks behind
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NOTES: The Alton Estate is situated between Putney Heath and Richmond Park in south-west London. The smaller south-east part, Alton East, was built in 1952-1955, while the much larger north-west part, Alton West, was built in 1955-1959.
Churchill Gardens Estate, Pimlico, London: one of the maisonette blocks
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NOTES: This, the largest housing scheme by Westminster City Council, was built in four sections between 1946 and 1962.
Churchill Gardens Estate, Pimlico, London: Lowther House, Phase IV
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NOTES: This, the largest housing scheme by Westminster City Council, was built in four sections between 1946 and 1962.
Lillington Gardens Estate, Pimlico, London
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NOTES: This was one of the first low-rise, high-density schemes in London and was commissioned by Westminster City Council. It was developed in three phases between 1964 and 1972. It was designated a conservation area in 1990.
Flats in Holford Square, Finsbury, London: model of the final scheme, showing Bevin Court and Holford House
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NOTES: Tecton were responsible for the masterplan, which was given Town Planning consent in 1948, and Skinner, Bailey & Lubetkin were responsible for its development and execution.
Flats in Holford Square, Finsbury, London: Bevin Court
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NOTES: Tecton were responsible for the masterplan, which was given Town Planning consent in 1948, and Skinner, Bailey & Lubetkin were responsible for its development and execution.
Flats in Holford Square, Finsbury, London: the entrance to Bevin Court
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NOTES: Tecton were responsible for the masterplan, which was given Town Planning consent in 1948, and Skinner, Bailey & Lubetkin were responsible for its development and execution.