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Posted on:October 11, 2020October 18, 2020Darnhill

Balmoral Drive

These photos of Balmoral Drive, taken in the late 1970’s, were shared with us by Joan (below). There is a clear view of the flats in the background.

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Posted on:October 16, 2019October 16, 2019Darnhill Locations

Flats up in half the time (1963)

1963 British Pathe made a film called “Flats up in half the time” which shows Darnhill being built. The film showcases the very latest modern methods of construction that were used to build the tower blocks. To view the film click here The flats in Darnhill were demolished in 1999, just 36 years later.

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