Despite the proximity to nature and wildlife in Thamesmead, the complex is known for its brutalist architecture. The new murals inject a warm dose of colour into the concrete landscapes, in a way that ...

There are all sorts of plans in the works to get Thamesmead – one of London’s most poorly connected areas – up to scratch with the rest of the city. Built in the 1960s, the estate was ...

The Lesnes Estate in Thamesmead, once a landmark of London’s brutalist architecture and a thriving residential area, now stands as in a state of neglect after controversial regeneration plans ...

With it’s quiet residential roads and sleepy shopping parade, Thamesmead, at first glance, can seem relatively unassuming compared to the hustle and bustle of nearby Woolwich. Originally ...

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