These buildings have been very thoroughly researched at , whence comes this photo of them before their 1892 restoration. Possibly originally constructed as a barn, although the double storey construction may contradict this. Named for the Britten family (formerly Bretaigne) who first established themselves in the York Hill area in 1585 when they leased the cottages at the junction of York Hill and Pump Hill, today known as "Brittens Cottages".
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Lloyd's of London 1928 building
Lloyd's first purpose-built premises, at 12 Leadenhall Street. Needing more space Lloyds commissioned the 1958 building, where the Willis building now stands. The 1928 building was demolished to ma...
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Recycling the nations' railings - WW2
As WW2 wore on, there was an increasing need for metal to make bombs, planes and tanks. To this end, the gates and railings around parks and open spaces were reclaimed as part of the war effort. Li...
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Leyton Library
Designed by John Knight, this originally opened as Leyton Town Hall. It was outgrown and a replacement town hall was built next door in 1896. The empty building was later repurposed as a library.
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J. Wright & Son
J. Wright & Son, Hiccinson & Co. Building contractors based in Hendon in 1926.
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Barton House, Stoke Newington
The house is said (Hackney Gazette) to have been named for Joseph Beck's grandfather. Grace's Guide suggests that Beck and his family moved here between 1881 and 1891.  At the time the house was ...
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