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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 1h

Edrich House, Larkhall Lane, Stockwell 1968 George Finch of Lambeth Borough

A black and white photograph of Edrich House, a tall tower block with a projecting facade

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Lambeth Towers, Kennington Road 1964-72 George Finch of Lambeth Borough buff.ly/Z4fIJ0E

A colour photograph of Lambeth Towers with its projecting facade

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Tustin Estate, Peckham 1964-69 George Finch for London County Council

A black and white photograph of the Tustin Estate, Peckham with the curved canopies above the shopping parade

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Chicksand Estate, Whitechapel 1958-63 George Finch for London County Council buff.ly/pUHfIi3

A colour photograph of a maisonette block at the Chicksand Estate in Whitechapel

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This week we are exploring the work of architect George Finch, who produced a series of innovative and interesting designs for London County Council and later Lambeth Borough. Read more on his life and work here buff.ly/hyuZ2eI

An illustration depicting proposed changes to Brixton market in the 1960s

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Lane, Blackheath 1964 Eric Lyons and Partners buff.ly/Cp2oIOb

A colour photograph of the houses at The Lane, Blackheath with their projecting first floors

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

World’s End Estate, Chelsea 1979 Eric Lyons, Cadbury-Brown, Metcalfe & Cunningham Image from RIBApix

A colour photograph of the World’s End Estate in Chelsea, seen from across the road

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Highsett, Cambridge 1958-60 Eric Lyons and Partners buff.ly/C2Sx2gS

A colour photograph of a staircase at the Highsett flats in Cambridge

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Box Corner, Hampton Road 1951 Eric Lyons and Partners Image from RIBApix

A black and white photograph of the entrance to Box Corner, Hampton Road with its wall of projecting bricks

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Such a nice space, especially with the coloured glass

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Priory, Blackheath 1956 Eric Lyons and Partners buff.ly/Cp2oIOb

A colour photograph of an entrance to part of the maisonette block of The Priory, Blackheath

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New Court, Cambridge 1966-70 Denys Lasdun & Partners buff.ly/Esn9iA5

A black and white photograph of the student residences at New Court, Cambridge

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Robinson College, Cambridge 1977-80 Gillespie, Kidd & Coia Image from RIBApix

A black and white photograph of a doorway at Robinson College, Cambridge

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Churchill College, Cambridge 1961-68 Sheppard Robson & Partners buff.ly/l0iW7C6

A colour photograph of part of Churchill College, Cambridge

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Wolfson Building, Cambridge 1968-72 Architects Co-Partnership Image from RIBApix

A black and white photograph of the student residence, Wolfson Building in Cambridge

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Not legend, it is true! Turns out they didn’t actually have the land that they had designed it for. 📐

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It is on its third refurbishment, so it doesn’t sound like it 🔥❄️

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

---- Faculty of History Library, Cambridge 1968 James Stirling and Partners buff.ly/oR8ax8t

A colour photograph of the Faculty of History Library in Cambridge, built in red brick and glass

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Think it has been on and off the market for a little while now

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

South Wimbledon Underground Station 1926 Charles Holden www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/south-wimble...

A colour photograph of the entrance to South Wimbledon underground station

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

ICYMI this week we are celebrating 100 years of the Northern Line extension to Morden, Charles Holden and Frank Pick's first major step in changing the visual identity of the tube. Read more here www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/blog/due-sou...

A colour image of a publicity poster for the Morden extension of the Northern Line proclaiming it the longest underground in the world to

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Morden Underground Station 1926 Charles Holden Image from RIBApix

A black and white photograph of Morden Underground station when opened in 1926

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Philip Butler @artdecomagpie.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Free event this Saturday. Music, food, and photos of garages! The Green Garage, Walmer, Kent

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Tooting Bec Underground Station 1926 Charles Holden buff.ly/Cchuqut

A colour photograph of the interior of one of the entrances to Tooting Bec Underground Station

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Balham Underground Station 1926 Charles Holden Image from RIBApix

A black and white photograph of one of the entrances to Balham Underground Station

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Clapham South Underground Station 1926 Charles Holden buff.ly/ELl9QYD

A colour photograph of the entrance to Clapham South Underground Station with an apartment block above

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The Morden extension of the Northern Line from Clapham Common opened on this day 100 years ago. The 7 new stations designed by Charles Holden represented a first step in changing the face of the tube. Read more here in our blog Due South buff.ly/M1hfjph

A colour image of a 1926 poster advertising the opening of the Morden extension of the Northern Line

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Institute of Education, Bloomsbury 1970-76 Denys Lasdun and Partners

A colour photograph of a concrete support at the Institute of Education in Bloomsbury

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

University of East Anglia, Norwich 1964-68 Denys Lasdun and Partners Image from RIBApix buff.ly/tjljT0N

A black and white photograph of the ziggurat student residences at the University of East Anglia, Norwich

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Royal College of Physicians, Regents Park 1964 Denys Lasdun and Partners buff.ly/tjljT0N

A colour photograph of the Royal College of Physicians overlooking Regents Park

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Moderne in Muswell Hill: The Odeon cinema at Muswell Hill opened OTD in 1936. Designed by George Coles, the cinema has a subdued facade, with a lavish interior that expands on the streamlined style seen outside. Read more about its history here buff.ly/yqZRuMd

A black and white photograph of the streamlined auditorium at the Odeon Muswell Hill

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

26 St James’s Place, City of Westminster 1959-60 Denys Lasdun and Partners Image from RIBApix buff.ly/tjljT0N

A black and white photograph of the modernist apartment block overlooking Green Park

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Keeling House, Bethnal Green 1955-59 Fry, Drew, Drake & Lasdun buff.ly/tjljT0N

A colour photograph of the tower block Keeling House in Bethnal Green

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Isokon Gallery @isokongallery.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Another chance to visit an Isokon minimum flat this Sunday 6 September, 1100-1300. £10 donation to the Gallery per visitor, first come first served.

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Sugden House, Watford 1956 Alison and Peter Smithson buff.ly/lhAjpr1

A colour photograph of the house in Watford designed for Derek Sugden by Alison and Peter Smithson

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Caretakers House, Bousfield Primary School, Earl’s Court 1956 Chamberlin, Powell and Bon Image from RIBApix

A black and white photograph of the caretakers house at Bousfield Primary School

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

10 Regents Park Road, Camden Town 1956 Erno Goldfinger buff.ly/sybuIAw

A colour photograph of a small apartment block on Regents Park Road

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

1956 saw an outbreak of houses showing the influence of brutalism, with their unvarnished finishes and use of found materials. While a few have been altered or demolished, most still stand, reminders of the origins of brutalism. Read more here www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/blog/1956-th...

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

80-90 South Hill Park, Hampstead 1956 Stanley Amis & William and Gillian Howell Image from RIBApix buff.ly/u3gJXfg

A black and white photograph of a terrace of houses on South Hill Park

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Parkleys, Ham Common 1956 Eric Lyons and Partners buff.ly/HRBlxJx

A colour photograph of a terraced house at the Parkleys estate at Ham Common

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

10 Easton Way, Frinton on Sea 1935 R.A. Duncan buff.ly/JSKmrdx

A colour photograph of an art deco house on the Frinton Park Estate

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Leas, Frinton on Sea 1935 Oliver Hill buff.ly/JSKmrdx

A black and white photograph of a modernist house on the Frinton Park Estate

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

15 Graces Walk, Frinton on Sea 1935 J.T. Shelton buff.ly/JSKmrdx

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

6 Cliff Way, Frinton on Sea 1935 RJ Page and Oliver Hill Image from Conway buff.ly/JSKmrdx

A black and white photograph of an art deco house on the Frinton Park Estate

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Seaspan, Audley Way, Frinton on Sea 1935 Oliver Hill buff.ly/JSKmrdx

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Today we are taking a trip to the seaside for our latest Anatomy of a House blog, to explore the streamlined charms of 16 Warley Way on the Frinton Park Estate, a vision of 1930s modernism, designed by Oliver Hill. Dive in here buff.ly/lb6aWbD

A black and white photograph of a modernist house with a rounded front on the Frinton Park Estate

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Trellick Tower, North Kensington 1972 Erno Goldfinger buff.ly/7R2wqVQ

A colour photograph of Tellick Tower, a brutalist tower block in North Kensington

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Commonwealth Institute, Kensington High Street 1962 Robert Matthew, Johnson-Marshall & Partners Image from RIBApix

A black and white photograph of the side section of the Commonwealth Institute in Kensington High Street

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Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

190-192 Sloane St, Kensington 1965 Brett & Pollen buff.ly/jNH2OhT

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