Council claims lack of refurb cash

Threatened estate- Robin Hood Gardens by the Smithsons

Source: Smithsons

Tower Hamlets Council has reiterated its opposition to the listing of Robin Hood Gardens, describing the Smithsons’ iconic estate as an “outdated and unpopular design” which has “deteriorated badly”.

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