Elmington Estate, Benhill Road
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Elmington Estate, Benhill Road
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 17 Oct 2015
Put up by the London County Council in 1948-58, presumably when funds were short as much of it is clad in metal panels, concealing Lord knows what. Although there is some evidence of occupation, many flats are boarded up and most cannot be long for this world.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.477254
Longitude
-0.087543