Bevin Court

Bevin Court is a modernist residential building in Finsbury with three wings surrounding a central staircase in a red and white color scheme. The upper levels offer panoramic views across London and showcase prefabricated construction techniques from the post-war period.

The building was originally planned as Lenin Court because the Soviet leader lived nearby in exile, but was renamed after British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin in 1954. This name change reflects the political shifts of the post-war period.

The entrance hall displays a restored mural called Winged Bulls, Day and Night by Peter Yates and a 3D-printed bust of Ernest Bevin. These artworks shape the character of the space and reflect its importance as a post-war monument.

The residential complex features communal gardens with allotments and sits near Angel and King's Cross Underground stations. The upper levels provide the best city views and the building is easily accessible on foot from these transit points.

The building employed advanced prefabricated construction techniques that were unusual for British building projects of that time. This method allowed faster construction and represented an attempt to find innovative solutions for post-war housing shortages.

Location: London Borough of Islington

GPS coordinates: 51.53040,-0.11310

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30