Draper Estate, Elephant and Castle
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Draper Estate, Elephant and Castle
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 2 Apr 2011
A London County Council estate of 1962-65 and one element of the LCC's redevelopment plan for the area. It comprises the tower, four smaller blocks and shops, and is built of pre-cast concrete. More information here: http://postwarbuildings.com/buildings/the-draper-estate . The estate now stands firmly in the shadow of the Strata building (left).
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Image Location
Latitude
51.492659
Longitude
-0.100295