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Date of photo: 2018	Picture source: T C
The Carlton Arms was situated at 238 Bancroft Road. This pub was closed and demolished in 2018. The developer was then forced to rebuild the pub 'in facsimile' as the demolition went ahead without planning permission.
Back in 2019, planning permission was granted to convert the Carlton in Bethnal Green into flats so long as the ground floor pub was retained. During the works the building collapsed but there is confusion as to whether this was because of its condition or it was illegally demolished. Either way, Tower Hamlets Council, just as with its namesake in Westminster [the Carlton Tavern in NW6], ordered it to be rebuilt. This has now been completed and it looks impressive. It is however being advertised for rent as a commercial unit so sadly it may not return to use as a pub.
London Drinker, August/September 2022 edition
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Rebuilt Carlton Arms, 2021	Picture source: Andy