The Left-Wing Writers Authors Alliance or the League of the Left-Wing Writers was established down a side alley on 2 March 1930. The notable building is worth a look for the architecture alone. Wander down this alley for more old architecture, pigeons in coops and further alleyway openings.
League of the Left-Wing Writers Building
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