Empty block, Heygate Estate

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Empty block, Heygate Estate by Robin Webster as part of the Geograph project.

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Empty block, Heygate Estate

Image: © Robin Webster Taken: 23 Jul 2011

The near derelict estate was awaiting demolition, a controversial decision by the local council as the buildings were structurally sound and 3000 people had to be displaced.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.492132
Longitude
-0.095563