Monday 1 June 2015
News & features published on 1 June 2015
After 250 years, Elephant & Castle pub makes way for Foxtons
250 years after the first written reference to a pub called Elephant & Castle in Newington, the most recent hostelry to bear that name is likely to be replaced by a branch of Foxtons estate agents.
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RT @se16: Very sorry to hear that Barry Albin-Dyer's condition has deteriorated: https://t.co/vptnA4JaQG
Monday recap: London-SE1.co.uk/date/2015-06-01
RT @langrabbie: .@se1 Trying to work out who could be a "qualifying community group" to nominate the Elephant & Castle pub as an ACV https:…
RT @PeoplesSELondon: There is still time to save the #Elephant & Castle pub. Nominate it as a community asset http://t.co/tos0z8FBwG http:/…
@langrabbie maybe @WalworthSociety might be interested.
@Rukuphoto wasn't sure if you were guessing or had inside knowledge
RT @Natalie_Helen: Oh Elephant. Regeneration doesn't have to mean *whispers* Foxtons...😖 http://t.co/0aSN1IqOzh
@MrTimDunn @OhShaun sometimes you have to refresh the page on the planning system if you get an error first time
@mrtimdunn @ohshaun Only way of stopping it is probably the Asset of Community Value procedure: http://t.co/Xd5x5Yqt8x
@MrTimDunn @OhShaun In the article: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8300 the words 'notified Southwark planners' are a direct link to the application.
Just published - After 250 years, Elephant & Castle pub makes way for Foxtons goo.gl/fb/7fKkMV
silvesterldn Argh. Elephant and Castle pub (admittedly a heinous dump, but with potential) to become... a Foxton's. london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8300
jess_barrett I know The Elephant & Castle pub was horrid, but after 250 years it's being turned into a Foxtons london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8300
RT @pezholio: Foxtons are just trolling now aren't they? http://t.co/WwbGsCDicf
RT @wigglymittens: Foxtons on the edge of Elephant & Castle roundabout. It's over. http://t.co/s6BkVB5k5H
And the Elephant & Castle pub is to make way for a branch of ... london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8300
@x00 writing the story now ...
Elephant & Castle subway mural picture of the day pic.twitter.com/LcISyGVwnG
@shi_wiprincess Someone got stabbed in the head with a pen: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8076
@x00 Nope.
(No, it's not a Waitrose)
... and brace yourselves ...
Looks like the Elephant & Castle pub (which gave the area its name) won't be reopening.
Stand by for news of what's replacing it...
RT @jessevershed: @se1 have you seen this? Someone took a passing lovely pic of a bride and groom on London Bridge wants to find them https…
Anyone know how long since the 'Historic Southwark' plaque vanished from Borough tube station? pic.twitter.com/F1ONJKb5Vm
Aerial view of SE1 from a passing plane https://t.co/AoCGzkAe2b via @wxfue
Find out about the remains of large Roman public building discovered in Southwark Street in 1980s @MuseumofLondon: http://t.co/F6JwIE0bqB
Ldn_Ambulance Phyllis was based at Waterloo after gaining her driving licence. buff.ly/1I1rM7v #LAS50 pic.twitter.com/i9gVHi7scQ
LFB_Southwark Hello. This is the Twitter account for the LFB Borough Commander of Southwark.
@MrJonesWorkshop have you looked at @newspaperclub ?
tweetofthunder Cyclist just hit by @RoyalMail car on Westminister Bridge Rd @se1
SouthwarkGP Aimless loitering now banned in #E&C shopping centre - #community #policing #Southwark >>>> fb.me/vGSHTEJO
@roiteam It seems to be mainly about Brixton, so not very relevant for our readers
Millennium Bridge under construction - photo taken 15 years ago this week pic.twitter.com/EBhXv98Hp6
From the archive - Cynthia’s robot bar under London Bridge pictured in June 200pic.twitter.com/5a25HGqXDDDD
Tate Modern secures £6m in extra government funding http://t.co/oUaVPZFHbA
Network Rail has received planning permission for new shop, bars and restaurant in railway arches between Blackfriars Road & Burrell Street
£6 million flat for sale at Anchor Brewhouse, next to Tower Bridge: http://t.co/RNOK3eczXC
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Some great local events coming up in June, including the Waterloo Festival @waterloofestiv http://t.co/y1T85o1Ipy
The @LondonAssembly transport committee is planning a site visit to London Bridge Station as part of its investigation into National Rail
Marine Ices Italian gelato now on sale at Freshcut opposite Young Vic pic.twitter.com/2e8LFaG8pw
Regency dance workshop #waterloo200 pic.twitter.com/EZsub5jd9C
Ex Carriage 33 in Lower Marsh turned into 'O2 Academy' presumably for filming of advert pic.twitter.com/mO7MRKE4Vo
Filming in Lower Marsh pic.twitter.com/bmqPXU9B74
Pop-up theatre at Borough Market this summer: http://t.co/ueykxbY1YL
Come and learn how to code your own Android app at @lsbu: http://t.co/eRZRN6sENt
Waterloo councillor @kevindcraig interviewed in 'The Affordable Housing Crisis' Radio 4 documentary http://t.co/GtXkjGoZYp
Slightly disturbing video of 'London Bridge is Falling Down' ... featuring flying pig above Westminster Bridge: http://t.co/ZIr9lORxry
Emma Cons Gardens could be taken over by @waterlooquarter & @bostse1 as part of #lambethcoop co-operative parks: http://t.co/NtHADmeyxx
T-Rex in Borough High Street this morning
https://t.co/OYUsxeilaX
tangentials Being in a shopping centre without buying anything now classed as anti-social behaviour via @se1 london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8299
RT @artyglobe: Study the area around the #Shard with our new range of melamine pot stands:
http://t.co/aERmFK91cq
#kitchenware http://t.co…
A Walk Round The Shell Centre Viewing Gallery: http://t.co/qJ0mVBDmEn via @VanishedLondon
claireayles Police to crack down on 'persons aimlessly loitering' at Elephant & Castle. Didn't realise that was illegal london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8299 via @se1
Police: you must have "due consideration for others by conducting yourself in an orderly manner" at the Elephant: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8299
RT @lambethpalace: Thomas Cranmer entertained Henry VIII in @LambethPalace's Great Hall (now home to @lampallib) #LambethPalaceFacts http:/…
Masking tape blamed for window that fell to pavement from Blackfriars Road office block: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8296
ICYMI - new skyscraper proposed just across the road from the Shard : london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8297 pic.twitter.com/iTxuWxghfH
Harrods We are delighted to be hosting the first ever fundraising gala in aid of the @TheGardenBridge. bit.ly/1Qf0ppz pic.twitter.com/gxVzYAHLqv
15 years ago this month, Southwark Council said that Elephant & Castle regeneration would be completed in 2015
http://t.co/RQO1xnLzSi
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