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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.

Tweets on 1 June 2015

RT @se16: Very sorry to hear that Barry Albin-Dyer's condition has deteriorated: https://t.co/vptnA4JaQG

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RT @langrabbie: .@se1 Trying to work out who could be a "qualifying community group" to nominate the Elephant & Castle pub as an ACV https:…

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RT @PeoplesSELondon: There is still time to save the #Elephant & Castle pub. Nominate it as a community asset http://t.co/tos0z8FBwG http:/…

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@Rukuphoto wasn't sure if you were guessing or had inside knowledge

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RT @Natalie_Helen: Oh Elephant. Regeneration doesn't have to mean *whispers* Foxtons...😖 http://t.co/0aSN1IqOzh

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@MrTimDunn @OhShaun sometimes you have to refresh the page on the planning system if you get an error first time

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@mrtimdunn @ohshaun Only way of stopping it is probably the Asset of Community Value procedure: http://t.co/Xd5x5Yqt8x

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@MrTimDunn @OhShaun In the article: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8300 the words 'notified Southwark planners' are a direct link to the application.

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Just published - After 250 years, Elephant & Castle pub makes way for Foxtons goo.gl/fb/7fKkMV

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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

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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

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RT @pezholio: Foxtons are just trolling now aren't they? http://t.co/WwbGsCDicf

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RT @wigglymittens: Foxtons on the edge of Elephant & Castle roundabout. It's over. http://t.co/s6BkVB5k5H

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And the Elephant & Castle pub is to make way for a branch of ... london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8300

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Elephant & Castle subway mural picture of the day pic.twitter.com/LcISyGVwnG

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... and brace yourselves ...

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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...

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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…

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Anyone know how long since the 'Historic Southwark' plaque vanished from Borough tube station? pic.twitter.com/F1ONJKb5Vm

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Aerial view of SE1 from a passing plane https://t.co/AoCGzkAe2b via @wxfue

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Find out about the remains of large Roman public building discovered in Southwark Street in 1980s @MuseumofLondon: http://t.co/F6JwIE0bqB

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Ldn_Ambulance Phyllis was based at Waterloo after gaining her driving licence. buff.ly/1I1rM7v pic.twitter.com/i9gVHi7scQ

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LFB_Southwark Hello. This is the Twitter account for the LFB Borough Commander of Southwark.

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 6:54 PM, Jun 1st, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

tweetofthunder Cyclist just hit by @RoyalMail car on Westminister Bridge Rd @se1

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SouthwarkGP Aimless loitering now banned in &C shopping centre - >>>> fb.me/vGSHTEJO

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@roiteam It seems to be mainly about Brixton, so not very relevant for our readers

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Millennium Bridge under construction - photo taken 15 years ago this week pic.twitter.com/EBhXv98Hp6

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From the archive - Cynthia’s robot bar under London Bridge pictured in June 200pic.twitter.com/5a25HGqXDDDD

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Tate Modern secures £6m in extra government funding http://t.co/oUaVPZFHbA

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Network Rail has received planning permission for new shop, bars and restaurant in railway arches between Blackfriars Road & Burrell Street

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£6 million flat for sale at Anchor Brewhouse, next to Tower Bridge: http://t.co/RNOK3eczXC

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Want to know about the best local events coming up in June? Sign up NOW for our monthly what's on email london-se1.co.uk/monthly/

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Some great local events coming up in June, including the Waterloo Festival @waterloofestiv http://t.co/y1T85o1Ipy

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The @LondonAssembly transport committee is planning a site visit to London Bridge Station as part of its investigation into National Rail

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Marine Ices Italian gelato now on sale at Freshcut opposite Young Vic pic.twitter.com/2e8LFaG8pw

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Ex Carriage 33 in Lower Marsh turned into 'O2 Academy' presumably for filming of advert pic.twitter.com/mO7MRKE4Vo

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Pop-up theatre at Borough Market this summer: http://t.co/ueykxbY1YL

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buffystar @se1 what are they filming on Lower Marsh ?? Security all over the place ??

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Come and learn how to code your own Android app at @lsbu: http://t.co/eRZRN6sENt

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Waterloo councillor @kevindcraig interviewed in 'The Affordable Housing Crisis' Radio 4 documentary http://t.co/GtXkjGoZYp

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Slightly disturbing video of 'London Bridge is Falling Down' ... featuring flying pig above Westminster Bridge: http://t.co/ZIr9lORxry

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Emma Cons Gardens could be taken over by @waterlooquarter & @bostse1 as part of #lambethcoop co-operative parks: http://t.co/NtHADmeyxx

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T-Rex in Borough High Street this morning
https://t.co/OYUsxeilaX

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tangentials Being in a shopping centre without buying anything now classed as anti-social behaviour via @se1 london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8299

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RT @artyglobe: Study the area around the #Shard with our new range of melamine pot stands:
http://t.co/aERmFK91cq
#kitchenware http://t.co…

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A Walk Round The Shell Centre Viewing Gallery: http://t.co/qJ0mVBDmEn via @VanishedLondon

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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

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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

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RT @lambethpalace: Thomas Cranmer entertained Henry VIII in @LambethPalace's Great Hall (now home to @lampallib) #LambethPalaceFacts http:/…

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Masking tape blamed for window that fell to pavement from Blackfriars Road office block: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8296

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ICYMI - new skyscraper proposed just across the road from the Shard : london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8297 pic.twitter.com/iTxuWxghfH

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Harrods We are delighted to be hosting the first ever fundraising gala in aid of the @TheGardenBridge. bit.ly/1Qf0ppz pic.twitter.com/gxVzYAHLqv

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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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