Place    From 13/7/1966 

Pepys Estate

Categories: Social Welfare

Built by the GLC, the Pepys Estate was opened by Earl Mountbatten. The section to the east of Grove Street stands on the site of the Royal Victoria Victualling Yard.

The excellent Municipal Dreams says " ... in 1958 ... the Admiralty agreed to sell the 11 acre site to the then London County Council for housing, principally for local people being displaced by the demolition of the run-down Victorian terraces which dominated the area. Clearance of the adjoining Grove Street and Windmill Lane areas created a 45 acre site on which eventually would be built around 1500 homes for a population of around 5000."

An information board reads "... The estate originally comprised of around 1,200 homes for local workers. The development was seen as a prestigious move forward in social housing, and a strong community spirit soon emerged. Even Queen Elizabeth II visited the estate. During her Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1977, Her Majesty arrived by river and climbed ‘Drake’s Step’s before meeting the cheering crowd of hundreds.”

The 26-floor Aragon Tower underwent a major renovation and in 2006 the accommodation, with another 3 floors, was sold off as luxury flats. It was claimed that this was necessary in order to regenerate the whole area but the locals were not convinced.

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Pepys Estate

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David O'Hara

{Below a crown:} This plaque has been dedicated by the Pepys community in mem...

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Pepys Estate

The Pepys Estate was opened on 13th July 1966 by Admiral of the Fleet, The Ea...

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Pensions campaign

Pensions campaign

From British History On-line “…. the campaign which culminated in the Old Age Pensions Act of 1908 was begun at a conference held there {Browning Hall  - see Robert Browning Settlement} by Charles ...

Event, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare

1 memorial
The Children's Fold

The Children's Fold

A Barnardo's home, also referred to as Sheppard's House. It was established around 1887 at 182 Grove Road, E3. Its address is sometimes given as 180 Grove Road, so may have expanded into the neighb...

Group, Children, Philanthropy, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Kensington Housing Trust / Catalyst Housing

Kensington Housing Trust / Catalyst Housing

Started as Ealing Family Housing Association.

Group, Property, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Octavia Housing

Octavia Housing

Not-for-profit organisation with a strong track record in social housing and providing care services. Originated as Horace Street Trust and became a model for many subsequent housing associations. ...

Group, Property, Social Welfare

6 memorials
Ministere de la Defense et des Anciens Combattants - France

Ministere de la Defense et des Anciens Combattants - France

The equivalent of the UK Ministry of Defence has a special section, named in the Ministry’s title, to deal with Veterans & War Victims – indeed there is a National Office – set up for this very...

Group, Social Welfare

1 memorial

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John Stears

John Stears

UB10, Hoylake Crescent, 126

Michael John Stears 1934 - 1999. Born in Uxbridge 25th August 1934. Resided here until 1960. John Stears known as the 'Dean of Special Ef...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Jimmy Mizen

Jimmy Mizen

SE12, Burnt Ash Hill

This is a lovely piece of sculpture, a bench for the weary, a memorial to a murdered boy and an olive branch in hope of peace in the futu...

1 subject commemorated