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Pooles Park JLP01_08_084205
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Date: 16th March 2022
Source: Historic England
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Pooles Park JLP01_08_084205
Pooles Park, Finsbury Park, Islington, Greater London. Two children playing on posts in a playground besides blocks of flats at Pooles Park, built using the 12M Jespersen system.
In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system for flats known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. The Pooles Park development was built by Laing for the London Borough of Islington and was designed by architects Max Long & Partners in association with Sydney Greenwood. The contract was for flats and maisonettes in a 12-storey block, a six storey block and seven four-storey blocks, to be built using the 12M Jespersen system, with precast units supplied by the John Laing Concrete factories at Andover and Heywood
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This print captures a moment of pure childhood joy in the heart of Pooles Park, Finsbury Park, Islington, Greater London. Two children can be seen gleefully playing on posts in a vibrant playground surrounded by blocks of flats. What makes this scene even more remarkable is the fact that these buildings were constructed using the innovative 12M Jespersen system. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd acquired the rights to this Danish industrialized building system for flats known as Jespersen. This groundbreaking method allowed for the rationalization of housing construction, resulting in significant time and cost savings. To bring this vision to life, Laing built factories across Scotland, Hampshire, and Lancashire to produce Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels. The Pooles Park development stands as a testament to this revolutionary approach. Designed by architects Max Long & Partners in association with Sydney Greenwood, it was commissioned by the London Borough of Islington. The project encompassed various types of accommodation within multiple blocks ranging from four to twelve storeys high. The use of precast units supplied by John Laing Concrete factories at Andover and Heywood ensured efficient assembly while maintaining structural integrity. Today, this historic image serves as a reminder not only of children's boundless energy but also how advancements in construction techniques have shaped our urban landscapes over time.
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