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Fine Art Print : Premiers wife opens new Kensington flats. Mrs Neville Chamberlain, wife of the Premier
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Premiers wife opens new Kensington flats. Mrs Neville Chamberlain, wife of the Premier
Premiers wife opens new Kensington flats.
Mrs Neville Chamberlain, wife of the Premier, opened 24 new flats built like houses with balconies in Basing Road, North kensington, london.
Each flat has a separate entrance, living room, kitchean, bathroom and several bedrooms. Named Silvestar House, they have been built by the Church Army and Kensington Council to replace slums.
Photo shows, Mrs Neville Chamberlain unveiling the tablet outside the new flats.
28 September 1937
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from TopFoto.co.uk. This captivating image features Mrs Neville Chamberlain, the gracious wife of the Premier, as she proudly cuts the ribbon on 24 new flats in North Kensington, London, 1938. Each print in our Media Storehouse range is meticulously crafted to bring the historical moment to life, allowing you to relive the elegance and charm of the past. Order now and add a touch of timeless beauty to your home or office decor.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Caption: In this historic photograph taken on September 28,1937, Mrs. Neville Chamberlain, the esteemed wife of Premier Neville Chamberlain, is captured unveiling a tablet outside the newly constructed Silvestar House flats in Basing Road, North Kensington, London. The occasion marked the official opening of these remarkable flats that were built to replace slums by a collaboration between the Church Army and Kensington Council. The photo showcases Mrs. Chamberlain's significant role in inaugurating these innovative living spaces designed like houses with balconies. Each flat boasts its own separate entrance along with spacious rooms including a living area, kitchenette, bathroom facilities, and multiple bedrooms. This monochrome image serves as a poignant reminder of Europe's tumultuous interwar period when efforts were made to uplift communities ravaged by poverty and inadequate housing conditions. The construction of Silvestar House was part of an ambitious initiative aimed at improving living standards for residents in North Kensington. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk as part of their extensive collection documenting twentieth-century history through press photography from around Europeana Photography archives; this snapshot captures not only architectural progress but also highlights the importance placed on social welfare during those transformative times.
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