Is it a home or an office? Here at 1 Canonbury Place, marked by the distinctive Basil Spence Blue Plaque, the line blurred for a giant of 20th-century architecture. Sir Basil Spence, a man whose designs soared towards the heavens, chose this unassuming corner of Canonbury as his London base from 1956. The Basil Spence Blue Plaque reminds us that this wasn’t just a residence but a creative hub. Spence, knighted in 1960 for his architectural prowess, ran his practice from here. The plaque, installed in 2011, stands testament to the legacy of a man who helped shape Britain’s post-war architectural landscape. While his iconic Coventry Cathedral, a symbol of resilience and rebirth, might be his most celebrated work, Spence’s architectural influence stretched far beyond. From the sweeping curves of Glasgow Airport to the controversial tower of Knightsbridge Barracks, Spence left his mark on cities across the UK. But it was here, within the walls of 1 Canonbury Place, that he conceived these grand visions, a testament to the quiet power of a space where imagination meets ambition.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service