Holford House on Percy Circus is usually overshadowed by a grade II-listed neighbor to the northeast, Bevin Court, which was designed by Skinner, Bailey and Lubetkin. On Jan 11, Holford had the sun. OK
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Charles Rowan House, Islington
The building was constructed between 1928-1930 by the Metropolitan Police as flats for married policemen. It became council flats in 1974. It is named for Sir Charles Rowan, who “was one of the first commissioners of the force when it was formed in the 1820s.” G. Mackenzie Trench was the architect for the Met. More at …
Grayson House, Pleydell Estate
The Pleydell Estate, built in 1959–60, is dominated by two large tower blocks surrounded by landscape and garages. This is Grayson House on a late January morning. This blog has a few more details.
Brunswick Estate, Islington
One of three estates designed by Joseph Emberton in Ec1, the Brunswick Estate dates from the mid-50s. According to Catherine Moriarty and Sue Breakell at Archives Hub: “Emberton (1889-1956) was one of Britain’s most significant architects during the inter-war period. His projects introduced modern design to broad audiences, among the best known being the Royal Corinthian Yacht …
West Library, Islington
From British Listed Buildings: Branch public library. Dated 1906 on the foundation stone and on a plaque over the first-floor windows of the corner range block in Bridgeman Road; completed 1908.
Irvine House, Caledonian Estate
One of the buildings at the Caledonian Estate, Islington. Next to Her Majesty’s Prison. Victorian. British Listed Buildings has much, much more if you’re interested.
London Jan 23, 2013
Walked up Caledonian Road. But was on the way somewhere. Interesting area.
Sean Gallagher 