November 2021 archive

Bolina Road, SE16

Bolina Road was developed with workers’ terraced housing in the late 19th century.

Aldgate East to Liverpool Street walk

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The Shard

The Shard – formerly London Bridge Tower is a 72-storey skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, in Southwark.

Acton Town to Turnham Green walk

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Astoria houseboat

Astoria is a houseboat built in 1911 for impresario Fred Karno, becoming a recording studio in the 1980s for its new owner, Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour.

Acton Town to South Ealing walk

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Jacob’s Island

Jacob’s Island was a notorious slum in Bermondsey during the 19th century.

Acton Town to Ealing Common walk

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Bermondsey

The name Bermondsey first appears in a letter from Pope Constantine during the 8th century.

Highams Park

Highams Park is situated between Walthamstow and Chingford.