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Former Achille Serre Ltd dyeing & dry-cleaning works

Key Words :- works

Address :- 92 White Post Lane, London, Greater London, E9
Grid Ref :- TQ 3724 8448
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.542538 , Long -0.022362
Local Authority :- Tower Hamlets London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- London
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection
Site Dates :- 1904 -

Description and History of Site:-
This set of linked buildings formed part of Achille Serre’s dying and dry cleaning works. Four storeys. Built 1904 with transitional structural elements and in 1923. The fourth, most southerly building was demolished in 1995. Of stock brick with red brick and blue bull-nosed brick detail, they are used as artists studios and workshops.


Further Reading and References:-
Smith, Tim and Carr, Bob. 'A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Hertfordshire and the Lea Valley'. Association for Industrial Archaeology, 2004
Hackney Wick and the Old Ford Area Characterisation Study and Assessment of Key Buildings Compiled for EDAW Ltd


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