Inspired by a view from the Croydon tower block known by many different names, including The 50p Building, No.1 Croydon, The Thrupenny Bit Building and the NLA Tower. The area shown in the painting was originally the site of an old building called East Bridge House. The owners refused to sell up when the modern block was proposed, but the tower was constructed looming above them anyway. Eventually, East Bridge House fell empty and was demolished. Read more on my blog.