Grayson House

Grayson House is part of the Pleydell Estate.

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1 hr 40 mins from the small park called Radnor Street Gardens.

Grayson House on the left, and Gambier House in the background.

Next to me, for the entire duration of the drawing two men played ping-pong. The children came out of school at 4pm, and wanted to use the ping-pong table. But the men said no.

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I drew Gambier House from the same park, in March, on  a peregrination around City Road

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Later note:
I discover from the amazing “Streets with a story, The book of Islington” by Eric A Willats FLA, that “Grayson House (1961)” was ” named after Frederick George Grayson, a superintendent of Radnor Street Sunday Schools and Mission, formerly in Radnor Street.”

Mr Willats’ book lists streets and some buildings in Islington, including as he says “what has come to my notice up to the early summer of 1986.” It is in the Islington Museum.

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Author: Jane

Urban sketcher, coastal artist, swimmer.

3 thoughts on “Grayson House”

  1. Amazing Sketching – As the new TMO for the Pleydell Estate. It is very refreshing to see the history and depth of the Pleydell Estate.

    Thank you Jay Smith – TMO Estate Manager

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    1. Thank you for your comment Jay! I have also sketched Galway House and Willen House, on the corner.. When I am sketching in the area, I am often approached by people who have local knowledge. I’ve learned a lot from passers-by who paused to stop and share their memories.
      I hope you enjoy your new job, it’s a great location and abundant in history and activity. All good wishes – Jane

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