Saturday 5 September 2015
News & features published on 5 September 2015
Old Kent Road's public library to move to Aylesbury Estate site
Old Kent Road will be left without a public library under plans to relocate the East Street Library as part of the Aylesbury Estate regeneration.
£8 million plan to add four more floors to Hop Exchange
The grade II listed Hop Exchange in Southwark Street could be partially converted into a hotel under plans by its owners the Peer Group.
Mary Seacole statue delayed by 'unexpected costs'
The installation of the statue of Mary Seacole which was due to be unveiled at St Thomas' Hospital this autumn has been delayed whilst an extra £180,000 is raised.
Garden Bridge: 'case hasn't been made' says City Hall Tory leader
The leader of the Conservative group at City Hall says he has "yet to be persuaded" about the merits of the proposed Garden Bridge between the South Bank and Temple.
Listed status for Borough High Street estate agent's office
The offices of Field & Sons in Borough High Street have been given grade II listed building status by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
New tenant sought for Elephant & Castle pub after Foxtons blocked
The former Elephant & Castle pub is now once again 'to let' as a pub/bar after Foxtons' attempts to turn it into an estate agents office were blocked by a community campaign.
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Saturday recap: London-SE1.co.uk/date/2015-09-05
Anyone want to reopen the Elephant & Castle pub? Now's your chance: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8428
RT @se17: Two former tenants of the Heygate Estate will move into new homes at Trafalgar Place under the 'right to return' http://t.co/0nQw…
8pm on @LondonLive - 1961 short film about Waterloo Station followed by Festival of Britain film: http://t.co/XW5p23kavL
cathedralsdavid A pleasure to join Ted Inman, CEO at SBEG, & guests at his retirement party last night at the Pommery Champagne Bar pic.twitter.com/KvFlvcQUrl
Just published - Old Kent Road's public library to move to Aylesbury Estate site goo.gl/fb/Lxe6BF
1949: Flying boat lands on River Thames and passes through Tower Bridge: https://t.co/d2ED2qt2Jy
1943: King and Queen visit County Hall to see exhibition of plans for post-war London inc South Bank: https://t.co/7kemCnr3wH
1963: St Thomas' Hospital foundation stone ceremony with Harold Macmillan and Archbishop Michael Ramsay https://t.co/rWYoSMGHem
Just published - £8 million plan to add four more floors to Hop Exchangegoo.gl/fb/U9UWX7y
Just published - Mary Seacole statue delayed by 'unexpected costs' + could be combined with Army nursing memorial goo.gl/fb/DnZT8r
Just published - Garden Bridge: 'case hasn't been made' says City Hall Tory leader @AndrewBoff goo.gl/fb/yA5aWO
Just published - Listed status for Borough High Street estate agent's office goo.gl/fb/8EWlNA
Just published - 'To Let' signs go up at Elephant & Castle as new pub/bar operator is sought goo.gl/fb/Gdstxr
LdnCLC It's finished! @Southwarkcathed and the surrounds in 3D created by @Saint_Gabriels yr8 . Well done all! pic.twitter.com/cElqoKod5y
The Riverside Festival at Potters Fields Park: http://t.co/qwxzrFSYOk
Books, CDs, DVDs and bric-a-brac for sale today under the portico of Henry Wood Hall in Trinity Church Square: http://t.co/XOtPS3Ga08
Hong Kong donors have pledged HK$4m to Garden Bridge says Thomas Heatherwick http://t.co/hOyywsRqnf via @SCMP_News
[Forum] Rumour that Caffe Nero is coming soon to Long Lane: http://t.co/NRp8bO3s9Q
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