Demolition in Greater London

Photograph taken 1960 - 1965 © Historic England Archive ref: AA072999

This image sums up changes that were made to buildings in the '50s and '60s. Many old, sometimes historic buildings were demolished to be replaced with new developments.

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Greater London Islington

Period

1960s (1960 - 1969)

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After the second World War London had a such a severe housing shortage that it was decided to encourage people to move out. New towns such as Harlow were planned and built. These terraced houses were built in 1952 - 53 and provided with car ports.

Demolition in Greater London

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