Monthly Archives: January 2014

Blast from the Past

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Max

The following article first appeared in The Guardian, in March 2000 and it focuses on Thamesmead, linking it to A Clockwork Orange which was about to get a fresh release. It is no longer available on the Guardian website so … Continue reading →

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Demolition in Thamesmead

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Max

To contradict my previous post, let me point you to a Youtube video that shows Thamesmead being demolished. And yet… it is not a full contradiction. There is demolition going on. Some problem buildings and areas are coming down, many … Continue reading →

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Thamesmead is not being demolished

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Max

Thamesmead is not being demolished! I’d like that to be the take-away point to this post. I have seen so many comments to the effect that the estate is being torn down, and it’s not true. I’ve seen somebody on … Continue reading →

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Regularity and Lakeside Medical

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Max

Following in the footsteps of The Thamesmead Grump (http://thethamesmeadgrump.blogspot.co.uk/), I’ve decided that I will probably do a better job of posting to this blog if I make it a regular thing, rather than posting when I feel I have time. … Continue reading →

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Tavy Bridge Regeneration Residents Action Group

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Max

I learned last night about the existence of a group known as the Tavy Bridge Regeneration Residents Action Group from a couple of members of the committee. They are keen to encourage more involvement from the local community and have … Continue reading →

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Parks and Outdoor Spaces Questionnaire

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Max

The following is a questionnaire that Gallions and Peabody are trying to gather answers to. Since I don’t see many of the Thamesmead locals in a face to face context, it made sense for me to put it here and … Continue reading →

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