Author Archives: Sean Gallagher

Council Notes

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Items from London’s boroughs. Bexley announced on Friday it has put its offices in Hill View, Welling up for sale. The move is part of the borough’s plan to consolidate its operations at the Woolwich building in Bexleyheath. Details here Bromley will be holding workshops to help local businesses “realise their growth potential”, as part …

Braithwaite House, Islington

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Approved in 1963 by the Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury and reclad in 2000, Braithwaite House is a 19 storey residential tower on Bunhill Row in Islington. The Kray twins, English gangsters, were arrested in their mother’s flat at Braithwaite House in May 1968.

The Fain, Livingston, Texas

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While I was living in Texas, one of my favorite activities was jumping in my trusty Ford Focus and visiting the small towns strewn along the state highways. The Fain is in Cleveland Livingston, Texas on 59. More photos from Cleveland/Livingston on flickr.

Cranbrook Estate, Tower Hamlets

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Designed by Skinner, Bailey and Lubetkin, the Cranbrook Estate was built between 1961 and 1968. It was Berthold Lubetkin’s last major project before his retirement. The estate has a mix of low-rise and tower block flats arrayed along Mace Street’s figure eight pattern. More details here and here.

London Assembly Considering Draft Budget for 2013/2014

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The Great London Authority’s budget will be considered by members of the London Assembly at 10am in the chamber at City Hall. It’s a two-part process, with consideration of the Mayor Boris Johnson’s final budget on Feb 25. The draft consolidated budget lays out the Mayor’s plans for the items he oversees — policing, transport, …