Empty since Sep 30, 2012, the Barbican YMCA looms over Goswell Road at the northwest corner of the Barbican. The Y had been running a hostel at the location for 40 years. But when the tenancy came up for renewal, it appears the City wanted the hostel gone, as did some area residents. The City …
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The Barbican Jan 29, 2013
The Barbican Centre.
Holford House, Islington
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
Houston July 15, 2012
It’s a gray day in London. This is one of my favorite shots of Houston. I could use a dose of 36/98 degree weather. That’s 1400 Smith Street.
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.
Houston Jun 9, 2012
Today’s sky in London has me thinking about Houston, from which I have no shortage of blue skies. This shot is from Jun 9, 2012. Those are 9 and 11 Greenway Plaza.
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 