Aeroworks with Spitfires

London 2015

Folder: Great Britain
Six days in London in October 2015. Highlights include the art deco aeroworks factory in Lisson Grove, Nunhead Cemetery in the pouring rain (I've now seen all of the Magnificent Seven), Ai Weiwei at the Royal Academy, some mooching around the East End, Trinity Buoy Wharf and Bermondsey (with photo evidence of the last two this time, unlike last year when the camera crapped out on me). Also did 4 d…  (read more)
Aeroworks with Spitfires

Aeroworks with Spitfires

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Hatton Street, Lisson Grove, built in 1921. The Palmer Tyre Company had been located in the London docks, which sustain heavy bomb damage during the blitz. The government requisitioned this building, along with the art deco Wallis Building in Penfold Street (by Wallis, Glibert & Partners, built in 1938) and relocated the Palmer Tyre Company here to make tyres and parts for Spitfire planes during World War II.
The Old Aeroworks

The Old Aeroworks

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Hatton Street, Lisson Grove, built in 1921. The Palmer Tyre Company had been located in the London docks, which sustain heavy bomb damage during the blitz. The government requisitioned this building, along with the art deco Wallis Building in Penfold Street (by Wallis, Glibert & Partners, built in 1938) and relocated the Palmer Tyre Company here to make tyres and parts for Spitfire planes during World War II.
Palmer Tyre Company

Palmer Tyre Company

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Hatton Street, Lisson Grove, built in 1921. The Palmer Tyre Company had been located in the London docks, which sustain heavy bomb damage during the blitz. The government requisitioned this building, along with the art deco Wallis Building in Penfold Street (by Wallis, Glibert & Partners, built in 1938) and relocated the Palmer Tyre Company here to make tyres and parts for Spitfire planes during World War II.
19 Hatton Street, The Old Aeroworks

19 Hatton Street, The Old Aeroworks

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Hatton Street, Lisson Grove, built in 1921. The Palmer Tyre Company had been located in the London docks, which sustain heavy bomb damage during the blitz. The government requisitioned this building, along with the art deco Wallis Building in Penfold Street (by Wallis, Glibert & Partners, built in 1938) and relocated the Palmer Tyre Company here to make tyres and parts for Spitfire planes during World War II.
Wallis Building 1

Wallis Building 1

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Penfold Street, Lisson Grove. The Palmer Tyre Company had been located in the London docks, which sustain heavy bomb damage during the blitz. The government requisitioned the art deco Wallis Building (by Wallis, Glibert & Partners, built in 1938), along with the building behind in Hatton Street, and relocated the Palmer Tyre Company here to make tyres and parts for Spitfire planes during World War II.
Wallis Building 2

Wallis Building 2

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Penfold Street, Lisson Grove. The Palmer Tyre Company had been located in the London docks, which sustain heavy bomb damage during the blitz. The government requisitioned the art deco Wallis Building (by Wallis, Glibert & Partners, built in 1938), along with the building behind in Hatton Street, and relocated the Palmer Tyre Company here to make tyres and parts for Spitfire planes during World War II.
Wallis Building 3

Wallis Building 3

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Penfold Street, Lisson Grove. The Palmer Tyre Company had been located in the London docks, which sustain heavy bomb damage during the blitz. The government requisitioned the art deco Wallis Building (by Wallis, Glibert & Partners, built in 1938), along with the building behind in Hatton Street, and relocated the Palmer Tyre Company here to make tyres and parts for Spitfire planes during World War II.
Luton Street NW8

Luton Street NW8

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"Missing the Moment, " pasteup by Peter Evans Art peterevansart.co.uk . At the corner of Penfold Street, across from the Wallis Building.
Church Street Market 3

Church Street Market 3

02 Oct 2015 1 1 357
Here's a little video with old photos of Church Street Market and the surrounding area in Lisson Grove, just off the Edgware Road: youtu.be/7aprP50JAGU
Church Street Market 1

Church Street Market 1

02 Oct 2015 345
Here's a little video with old photos of Church Street Market and the surrounding area in Lisson Grove, just off the Edgware Road: youtu.be/7aprP50JAGU
Church Street Market 2

Church Street Market 2

02 Oct 2015 358
Here's a little video with old photos of Church Street Market and the surrounding area in Lisson Grove, just off the Edgware Road: youtu.be/7aprP50JAGU
Beans

Beans

02 Oct 2015 377
Here's a little video with old photos of Church Street Market and the surrounding area in Lisson Grove, just off the Edgware Road: youtu.be/7aprP50JAGU
Church Street Market 4

Church Street Market 4

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Here's a little video with old photos of Church Street Market and the surrounding area in Lisson Grove, just off the Edgware Road: youtu.be/7aprP50JAGU
Market Barrow

Market Barrow

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Hiller Brothers used to manufacture and rent barrows to market vendors all around London. For some interesting history, see this article and the comments: spitalfieldslife.com/2010/03/25/the-barrows-of-spitalfields
Church Street Cafe

Church Street Cafe

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Here's a little video with old photos of Church Street Market and the surrounding area in Lisson Grove, just off the Edgware Road: youtu.be/7aprP50JAGU
Knickers

Knickers

02 Oct 2015 2 1 434
Here's a little video with old photos of Church Street Market and the surrounding area in Lisson Grove, just off the Edgware Road: youtu.be/7aprP50JAGU
Three Skulls

Three Skulls

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Marchand Antiques, Church Street, Lisson Grove
Alfie's Antiques 1

Alfie's Antiques 1

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Church Street, Lisson Grove
274 items in total