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It is quite fascinating to find an abandoned tank when you walk Old Kent Road. THE MANDELA Way T-34 Tank has been nicknamed Stompie by locals after Stompie Moeketsi Sepei – the teenager murdered by Winnie Mandela’s ‘bodyguards’ in 1989. There was never a battle in Old Kent Road, at least with tanks. The Soviet tank is thought to have originally been used by the Czechs during the Prague Spring in 1968. It was brought to London to film the movie, Richard III. It was purchased by local businessman, Russell Gray who owned the land and wanted to develop the land. The city council never allowed to built in the empty lot so he placed the tank in the property apparently pointing at the council office. Funny enough, he got the council permit to keep it as the council thought it was a septic tank! It is maintain by the local community and they are doing a great job!
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Lovely tank with a bit of art decor on it. The art decor seems to change from time to time with different artist showcasing their talent with their drawings on the tank.
Just WOW! Don't ask, just go there!
An interesting corner of London. I used to live next to Stompie and it's wonderful to see the new designs every couple of months or so. One of the places with a story that makes life worth living. :-)
Very unusual having a Soviet tank in a tiny garden area in Elephant and Castle
Havnt seen the tank in years, good to see it again. Well kept area and constant flow of those after a selfie.
Beautiful T34 Russian Tank. Not sure who's responsible with the maintenance of the mini-garden where's sitting, but to me it looks like an abandoned place. 5 stars 'cause I love the tank.
I always go to have a look if the tank have a new lovely decoration. The one on picture is to say thanks to the NHs staff for the effort they do fighting on the front line against Corona.
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