It’s not often there is a four bedroom apartment for sale in Du Cane Court Balham. This is really a 2.5 bed and not one of the duplexes that exist in the block. It’s not surprising that this one has an asking price of £750,000 as it includes a garage. You can find all theContinueContinue reading “4 bedroom flat for sale in Du Cane Court”
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A Du Cane Wedding in 1973
Fran Jones (Wilson) as shared a lovely photograph of her parents wedding in Du Cane Court gardens. She says “It is of my parents. I was there as a baby also.” The bride Linda is very pleased someone somewhere might smile at her Du Cane wedding day. Her frock was literally scarves tied on toContinueContinue reading “A Du Cane Wedding in 1973”
Art Deco Amsterdam and the Pathé Tuschinski Cinema
The very gothic looking Pathé Tuschinski Cinema in Amsterdam is a mix of styles with an amazing art deco interior. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTjuGTJBuK-/ Tuschinski is a huge, Art Deco cinema palace located between the Muntplein Munt tower (near the world-famous flower market) and the Rembrandtplein. Walking around the flower market area, you should see two towers by TuschinskiContinueContinue reading “Art Deco Amsterdam and the Pathé Tuschinski Cinema”
Fancy a tour around Art Deco London?
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of London with knowledgeable and passionate tour guide, Yannick Pucci. As the pioneer of London’s original Art Deco Tours, Yannick combines his deep love for architecture and history to offer captivating experiences that showcase the timeless allure of the 1920s and 1930s design era. From the sophisticatedContinueContinue reading “Fancy a tour around Art Deco London?”
Local Listing Consultation: Confirmation: Du Cane Court, & Gardens, Balham High Road, SW17
The Council carried out a consultation on local listing during December 2017 and January 2018 following its work with Local Amenity Societies in the borough to nominate candidate buildings, public spaces and artefacts for local listing. Following the consultation, a list of candidates for local listing was approved at the Council’s Community Services Overview andContinueContinue reading “Local Listing Consultation: Confirmation: Du Cane Court, & Gardens, Balham High Road, SW17”
Stunning Art Deco Interiors of Eltham Palace
Whilst the original palace was given to Edward II in 1305 by the Bishop of Durham, and used as a royal residence from the 14th to the 16th century, Eltham Palace is better known now for it’s most recent owners part of the Courtauld textile family. In 1933, Stephen Courtauld and his wife Virginia CourtauldContinueContinue reading “Stunning Art Deco Interiors of Eltham Palace”
Amazing Examples of Art Deco in South Beach Miami
It’s August and it’s hot so one can’t help but think of sunnier climes and beaches. Art Deco enclaves around the world like Miami Beach and South Beach and Fort Lauderdale mean if you are interested in Art Deco you can incorporate your love of architecture with a holiday. Now imagine if Du Cane CourtContinueContinue reading “Amazing Examples of Art Deco in South Beach Miami”
Beautiful Examples Of Art Deco In London
Okay so it’s not always about Du Cane Court. If you love DCC it’s likely you have a liking for other Art Deco gems around the world. Here are some great shots of Art Deco London. https://www.instagram.com/p/5SrnBBIjzq/ Bloomsbury in London https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd7i_JbBhlX/?tagged=artdecolondon Senate House in Bloomsbury London’s first sky scraper. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl7ie0hF0MK/?tagged=artdecolondon London N1 https://www.instagram.com/p/BcMq0jEg2fP/?tagged=artdecolondon More below…ContinueContinue reading “Beautiful Examples Of Art Deco In London”
Londonist: Peek Inside Du Cane Court by Will Noble
One of the great urban legends about Du Cane Court is that the art deco apartment block in Balham was coveted by Adolf Hitler, and thus spared bombing in the second world war. Read more at https://londonist.com/london/art-and-photography/a-peek-inside-du-cane-court
An amazing map of more art deco estates in London
I stumbled upon London Deco Flats listing of Du Cane Court (http://londondecoflats.co.uk/estates/du-cane-court/) and was intrigued to find they also have listed many many more art deco gems on their interactive map. Check them out! – http://londondecoflats.co.uk/map/