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Having undergone a slump in the late 20th Century, Woolwich is now undergoing something of a renaissance. However, the price of this seems to be the destruction of many of Woolwich's landmarks, like the planned demolition of the art deco Co-Op building on Powis Street (the tower of which is shown on the left), and the in-progress demolition of the Love Lane area, including the old Post Office. What do you think of the plans for Woolwich?

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The Art Deco Co-Op on Powis Street, Woolwich is a well-loved local landmark, sadly earmarked for demolition by Greenwich Council, despite recommendations by English Heritage that it is a vital part of the townscape and worth preserving.

The building does not meet criteria for listing, but it is a fine example of art deco and is a vital part of the west end of Powis Street, which includes other buildings of the period that are occupied and thus safe. The Co-Op is a vital part of Woolwich's "Art Deco Quarter" and the shell, at least, should be preserved and recycled in the planned Woolwich Triangle development rather than demolished.

UPDATE: I emailed the general planning address with the petition and got a reply today. See forum thread on the co-op for more details. I am assured that the petition will be taken into consideration!

PAPER PETITIONS ARE NOW BEING SPREAD AROUND: Currently available at Seventh Sun, Harry Perry Cycles, Specsavers.

Here's a little contest for you. Make the funniest or otherwise best Woolwich related MOTIVATIONAL POSTER and win something or other.

The relevant forum thread can be found here. Post your posters there to be entered.

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