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Modernism in Metro-Land
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Art Deco, Modernism and Brutalism in London's suburbs and beyond. https://www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk
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Corinthian House, Croydon

1965

Richard Seifert & Partners
A colour photograph of Corinthian House, an office block in Croydon, with a folded facade
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Tolworth Tower, Kingston upon Thames

1964

Richard Seifert & Partners

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A black and white photograph looking up at Tolworth Tower, a concrete and glass office block
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Richard Seifert was born OTD in 1910. His firm did much to change the skyline of London, with a series of high rise offices built from the 1960s. Design duties were overseen by the likes of George Marsh, whilst Seifert dealt with the business side www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/richard-seif...
A black and white photograph of Centre Point
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Centre Point, New Oxford Street

1961-66

Richard Seifert & Partners

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A colour photograph looking up at Centre Point, a concrete office block converted into apartments
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Sunlight Laundry, Brixton

1937

F. E. Simpkins

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A colour photograph of the art deco former Sunlight Laundry building in Brixton
November 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Bentalls Depository, Kingston on Thames

1931-6

Maurice Webb

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A colour photograph of the entrance to the Bentalls depository building in Kingston on Thames
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Former Odeon Cinema, Welling

1934

George Coles

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A colour photograph of the former Odeon cinema in Welling, now a church
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Alaska Factory, Bermondsey

1932

Wallis, Gilbert & Partners

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A colour photograph of the former factory building with its Alaska name sign
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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St Olaf’s House, Tooley Street

1931

H.S. Goodhart-Rendel

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A colour photograph of the art deco St Olaf’s House offices near London Bridge
November 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Lichfield Court, Richmond upon Thames

1935

Bertram Carter and Sloot

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A colour photograph of the car park entrance gate to Lichfield Court with its large name sign
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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November 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Highfield Court, Golders Green

1935

A.V. Pilichowski

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A black and white photograph of Highfield Court and its circular outside staircase with a woman at the top
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Taymount Grange, Forest Hill

1935

G.B. Carter

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A colour photograph of the entrance to Taymount Grange
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Highpoint I, Highgate

1933-35

Berthold Lubetkin and Tecton

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A black and white photograph of Highpoint, looking down at its concrete balconies
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Cholmeley Lodge, Highgate

1935

Guy Morgan and Partners

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A colour photograph of the curving facade of Cholmeley Lodge
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Walthamstow Town Hall

1937-42

P.D. Hepworth

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A colour photograph of Walthamstow Town Hall with its clocktower and fountain in front
November 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Wembley Town Hall

1940

Clifford Strange

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A black and white photograph of Wembley Town Hall from a side angle
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Greenwich Town Hall

1939

Clifford Culpin & Partners
A colour photograph of the observation and clock tower at Greenwich Town Hall
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Hornsey Town Hall, designed by Reginald Uren, was officially opened OTD in 1935. It was one of a number of suburban town halls opened in London in the 30s, and its design was influenced by Dutch architect Willem Dudok, Read more on this building here www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/blog/hornsey...
A black and white photograph of Hornsey Town Hall, with its entrance staircase tower
November 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Havering Town Hall

1937

Herbert R. Collins and Antoine Englebert O. Geens
A colour photograph of the entrance to Havering Town Hall
November 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Grand Union Canal Houses, Camden Town

1988-90

Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners

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October 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Arlington Road, Ham, Richmond upon Thames

1987

David Chipperfield

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A colour photograph of the house in Ham designed for photographer Nick Knight
October 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Camden Square, Camden Town

1985

Peter Bell and Partners

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A colour photograph of a timber house in Camden Square designed by Peter Bell
October 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Orleans Road, Twickenham

1985

Evans and Shalev

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A colour photograph of the garden view of a house in Twickenham
October 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Church Crescent, Hackney

1981

Colquhoun and Miller

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A colour photograph of two houses in Hackney designed by Colquhoun and Miller
October 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM