Golden Lane Estate

Situated right next to the more famous Barbican estate, I prefer this Corbusian estate. It is much brighter, and although a bit rundown, and decidedly empty, I just really like the fifties-ness of it. Designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, who enetered the competition seperately but made a deal that if one of them should win, they would set up a practice together to complete the commission, it was opened between 1957 and 1965.

I've never been in a flat, but due to their open nature and big windows, you can see how light and open they are. I found these images of a flat for sale in the estate on an estate agents website. Yup, I wouldn't mind a flat here.

The "Lighthouse" at Kings Cross

Olympics Cycling Time Trial Kingston

I was down in Kingston getting my windscreen replaced, and had a couple of hours to spare, so wandered over into town. As it happens, the Olympics Time Trial road race was on.

Stayed to check it out. Took a few blurry photos.

Dutch fans. Always class.

Got a bit tired of the crowds, found refuge in this empty bar and watched the remainder of the race. 

Outside, after Bradley Wiggins zoomed past, everyone dived into the bar to watch the end of the race.