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![Here’s a selection of London scenes photographed over a decade ago. Above, you can see the much-missed Astoria Theatre which was cruelly flattened to make way for CrossRail. Read more […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/london-photos-november-2008-01-115x115.jpg "Lost London: photos of The Astoria, 12 Bar Club, Denmark St and street scenes, Nov 2008")
Lost London: photos of The Astoria, 12 Bar Club, Denmark St and street scenes, Nov 2008
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 26, 2019 | No CommentsHere’s a selection of London scenes photographed over a decade ago. Above, you can see the much-missed Astoria Theatre which was cruelly flattened to make way for CrossRail. Read more […] -
See the London Astoria disappear in front of your own eyes!
Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 | 1 CommentA few minutes of time lapse video footage have been released showing the much-loved London Astoria venue disappearing into dust, a casualty of the all-conquering CrossRail project. -
![One of London’s finest music venues is set to be demolished by the summer, thanks to the long-delayed CrossRail project which needs the land. I’ve seen some great gigs at […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/astoria-london-2009-03-115x115.jpg "Goodbye London Astoria")
Goodbye London Astoria
Posted on Sunday, Jan 18, 2009 | 2 CommentsOne of London’s finest music venues is set to be demolished by the summer, thanks to the long-delayed CrossRail project which needs the land. I’ve seen some great gigs at […]