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Weston Rise Estate DP183291
Filename: DP183291.jpg
Size: 3000 x 3298 (1.7MB)
Date: 8th September 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
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Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Staff Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Weston Rise Estate DP183291
Weston Rise Estate, Stelfox House, Penton Rise, Pentonville, Islington, Greater London. General view of the south end of the estates south block, Stelfox House, showing its upper storeys from the south-east, with St Pancras railway station in the background. Contrasting 19th and 20th Century London. 20th Century Architects-Howell, Killick, Partridge & Amis
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Media ID 23747542
© Historic England Archive
1960s Architecture Flats High Rise Housing Estate Roofscape Tower Block Urban Landscape Victoriana
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of contrasting eras in London's architectural landscape. The image showcases Weston Rise Estate DP183291, specifically focusing on Stelfox House, located in Pentonville, Islington. Standing tall against the metropolitan skyline, this 20th-century tower block stands as a testament to the innovative designs of Howell, Killick, Partridge & Amis. The photograph offers a unique perspective from the southeast angle of Stelfox House's upper storeys. Its modernist aesthetic and sleek lines stand in stark contrast to the surrounding Victorian-era buildings that populate this historic neighborhood. In the background looms St Pancras railway station, further emphasizing the juxtaposition between 19th and 20th-century London. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to an era when high-rise architecture was reshaping urban landscapes across Britain. The flats within Weston Rise Estate symbolize a new way of living amidst a rapidly evolving cityscape. Chris Redgrave skillfully captures not only the physical structures but also evokes a sense of nostalgia for an era defined by bold architectural choices and societal transformation. This print serves as both a historical document and an artistic representation of how our built environment can reflect changing times.
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