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Art Deco, Modernism and Brutalism in London's suburbs and beyond. https://www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk
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We are pleased to let you know we have acquired the remaining stock of our A Guide to Modernism in Metroland guidebook. This means we will now be the only long term supplier of the book. You can buy a copy direct from us right here modernisminmetroland.bigcartel.com/product/a-gu...
A colour photograph of two copies of A Guide to Modernism in Metroland in a box
December 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Randalls Department Store, Uxbridge

1938

William L. Eves

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A Colour photograph of the former Randalls Department Store in Uxbridge now apartments
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Illustration of the interior of the DH Evans Department Store, Oxford Street

1934-37

Louis Blanc

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December 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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The new Uxbridge underground station was opened OTD in 1938, replacing the 1904 Met Railway station on the outskirts of the town. Designed by Charles Holden, with Bucknell & Ellis, the station has a curved facade, concrete train shed and stained glass www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/uxbridge.html
A colour photograph of the ticket hall of Uxbridge station with its stained glass work
December 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Barkers Department Store, Kensington

1938-58

Bernard George

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A colour photograph of the exterior of Barkers Department store with its two angled staircase towers
December 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Rainbow Room, Derry and Toms Department Store

1933

Bernard George

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A black and white photograph of the Rainbow Room in Derry and Toms Department Store with its streamlined ceiling design
December 2, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Peter Jones Store, Sloane Square

1937

Slater & Moberly, with Crabtree and Reilly

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A colour photograph of the modernist Peter Jones store with its glass facade
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Don't forget, only 24 hrs left in our Mini Guide store sale. 15% OFF everything in our Mini Guide store ⬇️📚🏃🏃‍♀️
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This weekend there is 15% OFF everything in our Mini Guide store. From the moderne seaside houses of Frinton to Goldfinger’s brutalist blocks, our mini guides explore our modernist legacy. Use the code BK2025MINIGUIDE right here modernisminmetroland.bigcartel.com
The front cover of our Interwar Industrial Architecture mini guide, featuring the Hoover Factory
November 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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This weekend there is 15% OFF everything in our Mini Guide store. From the moderne seaside houses of Frinton to Goldfinger’s brutalist blocks, our mini guides explore our modernist legacy. Use the code BK2025MINIGUIDE right here modernisminmetroland.bigcartel.com
The front cover of our Interwar Industrial Architecture mini guide, featuring the Hoover Factory
November 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Space House, Kemble Street

1964-8

George Marsh of Richard Seifert & Partners

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A colour photograph looking up at Space House, a concrete and glass office block in London
November 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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This weekend there is 15% OFF everything in our Mini Guide store. F

From the moderne seaside houses of Frinton to Goldfinger’s brutalist blocks, our mini guides explore our modernist legacy.

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November 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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NLA Tower, Croydon

1970

Richard Seifert & Partners

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A black and white photograph of the NLA building in Croydon, with its distinctive rotated floor design
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Corinthian House, Croydon

1965

Richard Seifert & Partners
A colour photograph of Corinthian House, an office block in Croydon, with a folded facade
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Tolworth Tower, Kingston upon Thames

1964

Richard Seifert & Partners

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A black and white photograph looking up at Tolworth Tower, a concrete and glass office block
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Richard Seifert was born OTD in 1910. His firm did much to change the skyline of London, with a series of high rise offices built from the 1960s. Design duties were overseen by the likes of George Marsh, whilst Seifert dealt with the business side www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/richard-seif...
A black and white photograph of Centre Point
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Centre Point, New Oxford Street

1961-66

Richard Seifert & Partners

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A colour photograph looking up at Centre Point, a concrete office block converted into apartments
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Sunlight Laundry, Brixton

1937

F. E. Simpkins

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A colour photograph of the art deco former Sunlight Laundry building in Brixton
November 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Bentalls Depository, Kingston on Thames

1931-6

Maurice Webb

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A colour photograph of the entrance to the Bentalls depository building in Kingston on Thames
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Former Odeon Cinema, Welling

1934

George Coles

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A colour photograph of the former Odeon cinema in Welling, now a church
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Alaska Factory, Bermondsey

1932

Wallis, Gilbert & Partners

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A colour photograph of the former factory building with its Alaska name sign
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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St Olaf’s House, Tooley Street

1931

H.S. Goodhart-Rendel

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A colour photograph of the art deco St Olaf’s House offices near London Bridge
November 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Lichfield Court, Richmond upon Thames

1935

Bertram Carter and Sloot

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A colour photograph of the car park entrance gate to Lichfield Court with its large name sign
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Highfield Court, Golders Green

1935

A.V. Pilichowski

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A black and white photograph of Highfield Court and its circular outside staircase with a woman at the top
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Taymount Grange, Forest Hill

1935

G.B. Carter

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A colour photograph of the entrance to Taymount Grange
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Highpoint I, Highgate

1933-35

Berthold Lubetkin and Tecton

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A black and white photograph of Highpoint, looking down at its concrete balconies
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM