Bloomsbury mansion block
York Mansions and Clifton Mansions, 52-58 High Street, Bloomsbury
(Photos/words © urban75, 18th February 2007)
A look at a run-down mansion block in the heart of London.
![York Mansions and Clifton Mansions, 52-58 High Street, Bloomsbury, London, February 2007](images/york-mansions-01.jpg) This imposing block of buildings right next to Centre Point known as York Mansions and Clifton Mansions has looked unloved for decades.
![York Mansions and Clifton Mansions, 52-58 High Street, Bloomsbury, London, February 2007](images/york-mansions-02.jpg) Peering at the grimy brickwork you can make out the names of the two parts of the building and its address, 52-58 High Street, Bloomsbury. I couldn't see anything saying when it was built, but I'd guess it's mid Victorian.
![York Mansions and Clifton Mansions, 52-58 High Street, Bloomsbury, London, February 2007](images/york-mansions-03.jpg) Looking south east along St Giles High Street (with Centre Point behind).
![Denmark Place, York Mansions and Clifton Mansions, 52-58 High Street, Bloomsbury, London, February 2007](images/york-mansions-04.jpg) An alleyway connects St Giles High St and Charing Cross Road, running through the middle of the mansion block.
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Febrary 2008 views
![Denmark Place, York Mansions and Clifton Mansions, 52-58 High Street, Bloomsbury, London, February 2008](images/york-mansions-05.jpg) Clifton Mansions detail. Note older carved typeface underneath.
![Denmark Place, York Mansions and Clifton Mansions, 52-58 High Street, Bloomsbury, London, February 2008](images/york-mansions-06.jpg) Looking up.
![Denmark Place, York Mansions and Clifton Mansions, 52-58 High Street, Bloomsbury, London, February 2008](images/york-mansions-07.jpg) Alleyway, Tattoo shop sign and cleaner.
![Denmark Place, York Mansions and Clifton Mansions, 52-58 High Street, Bloomsbury, London, February 2008](images/york-mansions-08.jpg) Looking through the alleyway.
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