Poster: Demolition Day Out
Object
Poster
Production date
1993
Object number
1994.13
Physical Description
Poster 'Demolition Day Out', white paper, multi-coloured print. To advertise entertainments organized to mark to demolition of a tower block on Hackney Marshes.
Object history
In 1948 the Metropololitan Borough of Hackney committed to building estates no more than three floors high. However, by the 1950s the long waiting lists for homes, the scarcity of avaliable building land and financial incentives from the government led to the borough following the trend towards 'high-rise' multi-storey towers.
At the time they were viewed as a symbol of modern living and progress. However, local authorities had little or no experience maintaining these properties, and they began to fall into disrepair.
Between 1985 and 2002 Hackney demolished 17 tower blocks - more than any other authority in Europe. These were often blown up in front of huge, festive crowds.
At the time they were viewed as a symbol of modern living and progress. However, local authorities had little or no experience maintaining these properties, and they began to fall into disrepair.
Between 1985 and 2002 Hackney demolished 17 tower blocks - more than any other authority in Europe. These were often blown up in front of huge, festive crowds.
Associated Person
Ken Meharg (Artist)
Associated Place
Material
paper
Dimension
Height: 420mm
Width: 297mm
Width: 297mm
Credit line
Copyright Annie + Ken Meharg
On display?
No
Inscription
Sun 10 Oct '93
8am - 3pm
Free
Demolition Day OUt
Hackney Marshes
London E9
cei
Comprehensive Estates Initiative
Clapton Park
8am - 3pm
Free
Demolition Day OUt
Hackney Marshes
London E9
cei
Comprehensive Estates Initiative
Clapton Park