Open House Festival

The Lesnes Estate - And the campaign to save it

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GLC Architects' Department, 1967

24 Hinksey Path, Lesnes Estate, SE2 9TB

The Lesnes Estate, part of the Thamesmead 'town of tomorrow', is at threat of demolition, resulting in the dispossession of the diverse and vibrant working-class community that call the estate their home. Join housing campaigners and residents to celebrate the estate, go on tours of the area, and hear from speakers about the process of estate regeneration, and its impact on communities.

Getting there

Train

Abbey Wood

Bus

177, 180, 472, 53

Additional travel info

From Abbey Wood Station: Past Sainsbury's, down Lensbury Way and it will be on your left.

Access

Facilities

What you can expect

A relaxed, family friendly event with multiple workshops and talks to visit.

About

History

Contructed between 1967-1975, Thamesmead Estate was designed as a new town on Thames estuary marshland by the Greater London Council.

Online presence

www.instagram.com/housingrebellion

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