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An array of neon lights and signs are displayed inside God's Own Junkyard in Walthamstow, east London on July 8, 2017.

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Video. Gods Own Junkyard: How a humble family-run neon business lit up cinema

Updated: 07/11/2023 - 10:14 GMT+1

Hidden behind the shutters of an unassuming East London warehouse lies Gods Own Junkyard - a magical wonderland of neon signs with a rich 70 year history.

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