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In our photo the plaque can be seen above the white panel/door to the left of the bus.

Exploring East London informs that this building is British Telecom offices, confirmed by the battery of equipment visible on its roof. The classical architectural references mark it out as post-modern, but even knowing that we are still struck by the oddness of the design. A side entrance provides vehicle access and we suspect the entire ground floor is, and was designed to be, parking. We've noticed that BT properties are often a visual detraction on the street scene. The least BT could do here would be to keep this intimidating, blank street frontage clear of graffiti.

Interesting that this 19 14 map shows the building on the left as "Tel. Exc. (GPO)". Further back in time this 1870 map shows a "Timber Yard" on the site.