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Plaque outside of Alexander Pope's Grotto. On a brick wall. Is black with white writing saying "The studs below denote the location of Alexander Pope's famous Grotto which he created in 1720." And above the writing is an etching of Alexander Pope.

Historic England Heritage at Risk Register celebrates anniversary

Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register was founded twenty five years ago, and the organisation has been able to celebrate

A detached house in the moderne style, designed by Leslie H Kemp and Frederick E Tasker and built by Cyril and Stanley Morrell 1935-1936. The house has external walls of rendered brick, with metal casement windows and a flat, concrete roof. The original house is rectangular on plan, with a projecting, curved bay to the south elevation at ground floor level. The front (east) elevation is at an oblique angle to the street while the adjacent garage to the north is perpendicular to the street. It retains several of its original features, including the bathroom fittings, iron staircase, Crittall windows and a roof terrace. At ground-floor level the semi-circular bay has exposed red brick laid in Flemish bond and a continuous, curved window. General view of exterior from south east.

Herne Hill community saves 1930s Art Deco house from demolition

A perfectly preserved 1930s Art Deco house in Herne Hill received Grade-II listed status on June 13 after campaigning by

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