This City Road gem is getting a make over.
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The Cranes of London: Bastwick Street
London has many, many cranes. These are on Bastwick Street.
Peabody Greenman Street Islington Estate
And I was just complaining that Peabody needed to spruce up its estates.
The Wraps Are Off: City Road
And the results are an uninspiring addition.
London Apr 1, 2013
I love London in the sun.
Claremont Close, Islington
Claremont Close is off Claremont Square, on land owned by the New River Company. Originally occupied by cab proprietors, a coach builder and similar trades, flats were built in 1935 and restored after bomb damage during World War II.
Port Arthur, Texas Jul 12, 2012
The World Trade Building in Port Arthur, Texas. More on flickr.
Saint Silas Church, Islington
Completed in 1863, the 150-year-old church was originally founded as Christ Church, Pentonville and was consecrated as St. Silas in 1867. “In 2010 St Silas became the first church building in England to have a new roof complete with solar tiles,” according to the parish site.
Sean Gallagher 