London has many, many cranes. These are on Bastwick Street.
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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.
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.
The Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Islington
Part of the Diocese of Westminster, this Roman Catholic Church was opened in 1916. It was designed by Robert L. Curtis and built by E. Lawrence & Sons, according to “Catholic Churches of London” by Dennis Evans.
Orkney House, Islington
Nominally part of Islington’s Bemerton Estate, Orkney House stands at the intersection of Copenhagen Street and Caledonian Road. The Bemerton Estate is slated for improvements.
Weston Rise Estate, Islington
It’s quite something. Built in 1969. Designed by Howell Killick Partridge & Amis.
Houston Oct 5, 2012
1010 Lamar Street
Sean Gallagher 