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Museum of Liverpool
The Museum of Liverpool tells the story of how the city became the “second city of the British Empire.”
City Road Hotel, Hackney
From 5PlusArchitects: “This 25 storey hotel in City Road EC1 will be iconic when complete. The superstructure is a steel frame surrounding a reinforced concrete core. The building sits over a 2 storey basement. A key issue is the close proximity of the Northern Line which is situated within 5m of the site. The cladding …
Eagle House, Hackney
After years as a skeleton, construction at Eagle House at 159 City Road is starting up again. Small crews have been spotted around the work site in recent days.
English Telecommunications
I’ve said it before and I will say it again: English telecommunications are the envy of the world.
Minerva, Liverpool
A statue representing Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, sits atop Liverpool Town Hall.
Liverpool in the Style of Houston
Liverpool is an amazing city to look at.
Cluse Court, Islington
Interesting pair of tower blocks, plus some additional low rises.
Church of the Most Holy Trinity with St Mary, Hackney
Built in 1848 by architect William Railton, who also designed Nelson’s Column. Also known as Holy Trinity Hoxton. Forward in Faith parish. Forward in Faith is “a worldwide association of Anglicans who are unable in conscience to accept the ordination of women as priests or as bishops.”
Packington Estate, Islington
Built in the 1960s, the Packington Estate is currently being redeveloped by Hyde Housing Association. More on Packington Estate from UK Housing Wiki.
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