The Aylesbury Estate is a large housing estate located in Walworth, South East London.
Along with the nearby Ferrier Estate, Aylesbury is considered one of the most notorious estates in the United Kingdom. It was for this reason that Tony Blair chose to make his first speech as Prime Minister here, in an effort to demonstrate that the government would care for the poorest elements of society. The estate is often used as a typical example of urban decay.
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