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The Boston Globe, 1970

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Max

 I found this interesting snippet via Twitter, posted by @heroicproject Click the image to see the full sized version which espouses the merits of what Thamesmead was expected to be back in the early years, and contrasts it to the … Continue reading →

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Architect’s Journal does a write up on Thamesmead

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Max

I found an article online today. It seems largely accurate with comments such as Southmere Lake is where ‘regeneration’ started a few years ago, and the results were sad. Owners Gallions Housing Association demolished all the parts of the lakeside area … Continue reading →

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Thamesmead On The Road

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Sharon

Recently a group of Thamesmead residents went on a visit of some of Peabody’s estates. The first stop was the Hugh Cubitt centre in Kings Cross. It is a community centre for The Kings Cross Estates and built by Peabody … Continue reading →

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Adam Curtis in Thamesmead

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Max

There’s an article on rationalist.org where the participants wander around Thamesmead musing on the nature of hope and gloom. http://rationalist.org.uk/articles/4641/fail-better It’s an interesting piece, but a little odd. They begin at Abbey Wood, sensibly enough, but seem to go north … Continue reading →

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Garden City (revisited)

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Max

I suspect that Peabody have put out a press release of some kind recently as there has been a spate of news articles of this ilk: http://www.propertymall.com/property-news/article/35071-Boris-backs-new-100-acre-Thamesmead-garden-suburb Even the BBC is getting in on the story and lauding the proposals … Continue reading →

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Thamesmead South regeneration

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Max

I’m in something of a rush right now, but this can’t go without comment! The residents of Thamesmead are being asked for their opinions on the future of the area as plans for a bit of a refurbishment take place. … Continue reading →

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Defending Thamesmead and Abbey Wood

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Max

One of the frustrating things about living in Thamesmead is the way that if people have heard of it at all, they tend to have heard bad things. I guess to some extent this blog is a one-person attempt at … Continue reading →

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