Press pack
Object
Folder
Production date
1986
Object number
2026.30
Physical Description
Press pack for the demolition of Trowbridge Estate. Contains 3 leaflets, a news release letter and a laminated photograph of the estate.
Object history
This press pack contains promotional material for the demolition of Trowbridge Estate in Hackney Wick, which occurred in stages between 1985 and 1995.
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Associated Place
Dimension
Height (Cover): 298mm
Width (Cover): 211mm
Width (Cover): 211mm
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No
Inscription
Cover:
HACKNEY COUNCIL
WORKING FOR LOCAL PEOPLE
Leaflet 1:
12.00 NOON
TODAY
SEPTEMBER 7TH 1986
At 12.00 noon today Hackney Council will demolish a 21 storey tower block, Highworth Point, on the Trowbridge estate.
The demolition - by controlled explosion is the second dramatic step in the council's plans to get rid of 'system built' high-rise homes on the estate and replace them with traditional homes, with gardens where possible.
It follows the demolition of the notorious Northaird Point, which came down (with a few hitches!) in November last year.
Today's demolition is scheduled for 12.00 noon. THe planned sequence of events is as follows:
11.50 am - Motorway closed
11.55 am - Continuous warning siren begins
1..59 + 30 seconds
-Warning maroon launched
12.00 noon - Blowdown
12.05 pm - Motorway re-opened
12.15 pm - Safety checks in nearby buildings
1.00 pm - All clear maroon launched
In the event of any problems or delay to demolition information will be given over the public address system at the Demolition festival.
Dust cloud
The demolition will create a large dust cloud, which will be carried in whatever direction the wind is blowing on the day. The cloud will not contain any toxic substances, but people suffering from any chest complaints should try to avoid inhaling the dust.
Cleaning up
The council has emergency cleansing vehicles standing by in case quantities of dust settles on local roads.
Leaflet 2:
THE TROWBRIDGE ESTATE
A FRESH START
News Release letter:
NEWS RELEASE
LONDON BOROUGH
OF HACKNEY,
TOWN HALL,
LONDON, E8 1EA
Tel. 01 986 3123
Telex 8956845
102/86
September 7, 1986
For Immediate Release
HIGH NOON FOR HIGH RISE
The skyline of Hackney Wick will change visibly at noon on Sunday 7th September when Hackney Council will give the signal to destroy a 21-storey tower block.
Highworth Point on the Trowbridge Estate is the second block to be demolished, and signifies Hackney Council's determination to replace system-built housing and high rise living with homes that people want to live in - brick built houses with gardens.
The demolition of the tower blocks is the first phase of a £30 million redevelopment plan for the estate.
Commenting on the redevelopment Housing Chair Peter Chowney said: "Tower blocks and other system-built housing should never have been built. No-one wanted them except the architects and builders who never had to live in them. Yet it is the tenants who do live in them, who have to bear the consequences of those mistakes - damp, poor quality homes and high rise isolation.
"The demolition of Highworth Point and its predecessor Northaird Point, is a measure of the strength of the council's commitment to change the face of public sector housing in Hackney and to lend out voice to the growing pressure for change which lies with the millions of system-built housing tenants throughout Britain."
The demolition of the block with cost £298,010 and stepping forward to press the button will be 23 year old mother of two - Mrs Susan Knowles, who won 1st prize in the Mayor's charity raffles. All proceeds of which will go towards the building of an adventure playground for children with disabilities.
PRESS CONTACT: Julia Lupton 986 3123 ext 202
Leaflet 3:
DEMOLITION OF HIGHWORTH POINT
12.00 NOON
SUNDAY
SEPT. 7TH
Back of Photograph:
Highworth Point on the Trowbridge Estate stands gutted ready for demolition on September 7th 1986
HACKNEY COUNCIL
WORKING FOR LOCAL PEOPLE
Leaflet 1:
12.00 NOON
TODAY
SEPTEMBER 7TH 1986
At 12.00 noon today Hackney Council will demolish a 21 storey tower block, Highworth Point, on the Trowbridge estate.
The demolition - by controlled explosion is the second dramatic step in the council's plans to get rid of 'system built' high-rise homes on the estate and replace them with traditional homes, with gardens where possible.
It follows the demolition of the notorious Northaird Point, which came down (with a few hitches!) in November last year.
Today's demolition is scheduled for 12.00 noon. THe planned sequence of events is as follows:
11.50 am - Motorway closed
11.55 am - Continuous warning siren begins
1..59 + 30 seconds
-Warning maroon launched
12.00 noon - Blowdown
12.05 pm - Motorway re-opened
12.15 pm - Safety checks in nearby buildings
1.00 pm - All clear maroon launched
In the event of any problems or delay to demolition information will be given over the public address system at the Demolition festival.
Dust cloud
The demolition will create a large dust cloud, which will be carried in whatever direction the wind is blowing on the day. The cloud will not contain any toxic substances, but people suffering from any chest complaints should try to avoid inhaling the dust.
Cleaning up
The council has emergency cleansing vehicles standing by in case quantities of dust settles on local roads.
Leaflet 2:
THE TROWBRIDGE ESTATE
A FRESH START
News Release letter:
NEWS RELEASE
LONDON BOROUGH
OF HACKNEY,
TOWN HALL,
LONDON, E8 1EA
Tel. 01 986 3123
Telex 8956845
102/86
September 7, 1986
For Immediate Release
HIGH NOON FOR HIGH RISE
The skyline of Hackney Wick will change visibly at noon on Sunday 7th September when Hackney Council will give the signal to destroy a 21-storey tower block.
Highworth Point on the Trowbridge Estate is the second block to be demolished, and signifies Hackney Council's determination to replace system-built housing and high rise living with homes that people want to live in - brick built houses with gardens.
The demolition of the tower blocks is the first phase of a £30 million redevelopment plan for the estate.
Commenting on the redevelopment Housing Chair Peter Chowney said: "Tower blocks and other system-built housing should never have been built. No-one wanted them except the architects and builders who never had to live in them. Yet it is the tenants who do live in them, who have to bear the consequences of those mistakes - damp, poor quality homes and high rise isolation.
"The demolition of Highworth Point and its predecessor Northaird Point, is a measure of the strength of the council's commitment to change the face of public sector housing in Hackney and to lend out voice to the growing pressure for change which lies with the millions of system-built housing tenants throughout Britain."
The demolition of the block with cost £298,010 and stepping forward to press the button will be 23 year old mother of two - Mrs Susan Knowles, who won 1st prize in the Mayor's charity raffles. All proceeds of which will go towards the building of an adventure playground for children with disabilities.
PRESS CONTACT: Julia Lupton 986 3123 ext 202
Leaflet 3:
DEMOLITION OF HIGHWORTH POINT
12.00 NOON
SUNDAY
SEPT. 7TH
Back of Photograph:
Highworth Point on the Trowbridge Estate stands gutted ready for demolition on September 7th 1986