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Waltham Forest Town Hall: a 20th century design classic
Recently restored and open to the public, its clean classical exterior hides subtly impressive art deco details inside. Waltham Forest Town Hall In 1932 the municipal borough of Walthamstow, then part of Essex, decided that its Victorian town hall on Orford Road was no longer big enough. The council sought bids from architects to design new civic buildings on a large rural site previously occupied by Chestnuts Farm. Walks available for booking For a schedule of forthcoming Lo

London On The Ground
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Eltham Palace: Medieval meets Art Deco
From ruined royal residence to magnificent modern mansion. A 15th century gothic great hall, a stunning 20th century Art Deco...

London On The Ground
Aug 26, 20247 min read


Arsenal's Art Deco Highbury, Herbert Chapman and me
The North London stadium was unique in football architecture, motivated by an innovative manager and inspiring generations of Arsenal...

London On The Ground
Apr 20, 20248 min read


Senate House: Stalinist or Art Deco?
The University of London's 1937 landmark by Charles Holden: views differ. Senate House in Bloomsbury is the administrative centre of the...

London On The Ground
Mar 16, 20245 min read


St Olaf House: an Art Deco classic at Hay's Wharf
Striking 1930s entrance hall and staircase, sculpted river front panels and other fine architectural details. I recently took some...

London On The Ground
Mar 4, 20245 min read
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