The amazing Pipers Scale Model of central London at the Building Centre

[editor]

The Building Centre is just off Tottenham Court Road, and it's free entry!

http://www.urban75.org/blog/the-bui...nishing-pipers-scale-model-of-central-london/

 

[Crispy]

I love that model (What does Pipers mean in this context btw?)

 

[Badgers]

Very good

 

[fractionMan]

That's well cool. I'm gonna have to pay it a visit next time I'm up.

 

[editor]

I love that model (What does Pipers mean in this context btw?)

They're the folks who specialise in building these kind of models.
http://www.pipers.co.uk/

Actually, I'll add that to the article.

 

[London_Calling]

I've cycled around there a lot but know nothing at all about that huge park to the south of Docklands.....

 

[editor]

Here's some more of Pipers' work: http://www.pipers.co.uk/project_001.html

 

[bromley]

I've cycled around there a lot but know nothing at all about that huge park to the south of Docklands.....

Mudchute, it's got it's own DLR stop! I think it's actually a farm!

I've seen that model and it's superb.

 

[Mitre10]

Thanks for this, will pop in for a look on Friday.

 

[cybertect]

Having used Pipers on a couple of occasions many years ago, they ain't cheap.

Heaven knows how much the model in the OP cost.

 

[Maurice Picarda]

Wow. Love that sort of thing.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

Mudchute, it's got it's own DLR stop! I think it's actually a farm

*tries not to giggle in unseemly fashion at 'mudchute'*

yes - this place

Originally a piece of derelict land created during the last century from the spoil of construction from dredging Millwall Dock. For decades, this hidden natural wilderness of flora and fauna remained untouched. However, in 1974 the site was earmarked by the Greater London Council for the construction of a high rise estate. The resulting public campaign against these plans reflected the affection that local people and those working on the Island felt for The Mudchute. Their success secured it as the "People's Park" for the area.

 

[paolo]

*tries not to giggle in unseemly fashion at 'mudchute'*

The model probably also includes the Oxo Tower.