Sometimes the skyline of a street defies the march of progress, but sadly sometimes streets are obliterated by the bulldozer.
Here is an archive view of the London Co-Operative Society on the junction of Orford Road and Hoe Street in Walthamstow. (Image courtesy of Vestry House Museum picture archive).
The building is still as much of a presence as before, but the Co-op clings on only in the form of its funeral directors business.
Then and Now: Junction of Orford Road and Hoe Street in Walthamstow.
Do you remember when roundabouts were diamond-shaped on roadsigns? These cottages in Grove End, South Woodford, taken in March 1973 look lovely. (Image courtesy of Wanstead Historical Society)
Sadly they are gone today. The cottages were demolished when the A406 was built.
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