November 2021 archive

Bow Locks

Bow Locks is a set of bi-directional locks in Bromley-by-Bow

Highams Park Estate, IG8

The Highams Park Estate was an estate of 176 prefabs which existed between 1947 and 1961.

Folgate Street, E1

Folgate Street, formerly White Lion Yard and White Lion Street, has 17th century origins.

Turnpike Lane

Turnpike Lane station was opened on 19 September 1932 as part of the Cockfosters extension of the Piccadilly line.

Widegate Street, E1

Widegate Street is now a short street connecting Middlesex Street and Sandy’s Row.

Purves Road, NW10

Purves Road is named after the solicitor of the United Land Company who were developers in this area.

Tweeddale Road, SM5

Tweeddale Road is part of the 1930s St Helier Estate.

Barnehurst Road, DA7

Barnehurst Road was previously called Hills and Holes Road.

Pinehurst Court, W11

Pinehurst Court is a mansion block at 1-9 Colville Gardens.

Hatton Cross

Hatton Cross is a London Underground station on the Heathrow branch of the Piccadilly Line.