Lewisham council has shortlisted four development proposals for the Grade II listed Playtower, according to the recently elected Green Party ward councillors who spoke at…
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Local artist captures the plight of many of our landmark buildings in south east London
by TonyJemima Broadridge is a‘plein air’ (outdoor) artist who draws buildings and street scenes – and occasionally people. Her focus is on capturing urban decay, graffiti…
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Ladywell Society funded Playtower mural celeberates endurance and history of the building as well as the resilience and determination of local community in pushing for regeneration
by TonyThe Ladywell Society funded a striking mural by Barnie XYZ on the gates to the Ladywell Playtower site as a visual demonstration that the historic…
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Memories of the Playtower: remember what it was like to use the building? Come and share your stories
by TonyAs part of Brockley Max, the community festival celebrating its 25th year, the Ladywell Society will be hosting a film night on the Playtower at…
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Housing, fly-tipping, the Playtower, cost of living, traffic, safer streets – local election candidates confront the issues facing Ladywell residents
by TonyLadywell goes to the polls on May 7 to elect three ward councillors and vote for the Lewisham Mayor. Here candidates from the Greens, Labour…
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Developer Landsec supports Brockley Max with sponsorship deal as it celebrates its 25th anniversary
by TonyDeveloper Landsec, the owners of Lewisham shopping centre, is backing Brockley Max with a sponsorship deal largely focused on legacy projects in recognition of Brockley…
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Community turns out for a “spring clean-up” of the Playtower grounds
by TonyThe community came out in force for a “spring clean” of the Ladywell Playtower grounds. Well over 40 people turned up to clear litter, cut…
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Inside the Playtower: time, rain and vandals have taken their toll on Grade II listed building
by TonyThe last time Robert Sheppard looked around inside the Playtower was 10 years ago. In February Robert was one of four members of the Ladywell…
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UPDATE: RUSS aims to raise £5,000 in crowd funding campaign to submit Expression of Interest to council in developing the Playtower for the community
by TonyRUSS, the commuity land trust that developed 36 flats at the Church Grove site, is aiming to raise £8,000 so that it can submit “a…
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Playtower update: what’s happened to other historic landmarks?
by TonySo what could become of the Playtower? Historic sites and local landmarks are being transformed and given new leases of life as these three examples…