The Tower

This has been the subject of much mirth on local social media becoming a meme and spawning a lot of doctored image piss-takes and jokes - see https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2023/08/19/walthamstows-tallest-tower-becomes-a-meme/ Not many of us are that keen on this new high-rise in the middle of Walthamstow.

Non-working day and what a scorcher. Blazing hot by the time I was sitting out for breakfast. Zumba this morning, a visit to the library where I found a book on Jordan, some pottering in the loft unearthing my portable stool and waterproof ponchos, and ironing.

Have had a headache though most of the day - too much wine, chocolate and cheese yesterday I suspect. Flat admin - new smoke alarm needed and another air lock - but tenants have done most of the legwork, good people.

Circe https://365project.org/boxplayer/extras/2023-08-23

23 August 2023
Walthamstow E17

[Susan Wakely]

It looks like it will blow down in a strong wind. High rise living does not appeal to me. Fun link.

[plainjaneandnonnonsense]

Great angle, really shows off the height!

[Boxplayer]

@wakelys this o think is just the lift shaft.

[Renee Salamon]

Bit of an eye sore

[Casablanca]

It needs some tall friends.....

[Phil Howcroft]

the leaning tower of Wandsworth too, Box'

Blazing hot , a cool 20C / 21C in Nottingham , little sun !!!

[Cathy]

I think having some guidelines by cities can help form a master vision for a cohesive plan. Otherwise you end up with a mix of everything.

[Boxplayer]

@calm oh my goodness if you could tell that to our London planners in general that would be a great help! 🙄

[haskar]

Land is expensive, we build it up. It hurts a bit to see such a view, but soon more towers will appear and our eyes will get used to it.

[Yao RL]

haha,, fun to read the link.

[Kathy A]

It will be interesting to see the shape they build around that lift shaft, its a real eyesore at the moment

[MONTSERRAT]

Intéressant

[bkb in the city]

Nice shot. I do question at times where skyscrapers are built

[Beverley]

Interesting read.

[FunnyFace]

Ha, I like the rocket launch meme! It's one ugly looking thing :(