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Bonneville
Witold Ziomek

Low budget flats
Jef Flour

Modern Times
Dragan Jovancevic

East Hill Estate: exterior of Newlyn House, courtyard and flats, London, 1928 (b / w photo)
1812604 East Hill Estate: exterior of Newlyn House, courtyard and flats, London, 1928 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Dolphin Square, Pimlico, London Date: circa 1950

Cross-section of a house in the Napoleon housing development
CHT219394 Cross-section of a house in the Napoleon housing development, 58 rue Rochechouart, Paris, 1849 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Variety of womens shoes 1926
Ladies 1920s footwear, including slippers, tennis and dress shoes. Date: circa 1926

Cantril Farm, Liverpool. 14th August 1982

Mr. Bob Torr and wife Valerie with their children Julie, 5, and Michael, 3, in their flat at Park Hill, Sheffield. 2nd October 1967

Mr John McGuire points to flood damage to his kitchen. Tower Hill Estate, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside. March 1977

Tower Hill Estate, Kirkby. Circa 1982

Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. Workmen preparing the flats for demolition. 26th September 1979

Kirkby Market, Merseyside, Wednesday 3rd December 1975

The skyscraper flats at Channel View Road, Grangetown, Cardiff. Circa 1977

Open space at Spon End, Coventry, anyone can have a go at landscaping it into a place where children can play. 19th January 1977

A medieval property in Spon Street which nearby residents say is an eyesore and a danger to children. The unoccupied property has been boarded up for several years waiting for a "

Spon End flats, in surroundings softened by lawns and trees. 5th June 1974

A deserted scene in tram-lined Garrison Lane, showing the old style of flats of the 1920s. Birmingham, West Midlands. Circa 1920

Ten-year old Pat Glover and and sister Jacqueline, two, enjoy the view from Canterbury Heights, Liverpool, with their Aunt. 27th May 1966

Henderson House at St Hilda s, Middlesbrough. 26th January 1980

Scenes in St Hilda s, Middlesbrough. 8th May 1981

Flats in St Hilda s, Middlesbrough. 1973

A view of part of the Penrhys housing estate with Tonypandy in the distance down the valley. 22nd March 1986

Women walking on the Penrhys Estate, Wales. 18th June 1996

Interior view of a flat, showing the living room area, mirrored wardrobe and sofa bed. 29th October 1986

Enoch Powell looks at the Red Road Flats in Glasgow with the prospective candidate for Springburn in the General Election. Circa November 1969

A flat in Knightsbridge which has just gone on sale for £1, 750, 000
A flat in Knightsbridge which has just gone on sale for £ 1, 750, 000. The five bedroom duplex apartment, comes complete with five bathrooms, a jacuzzi, and a TV with video in every room

Aerial view showing the Salford skyline, Greater Manchester. 18th November 1977

Children playing football in the street in Childwall valley housing estate, Liverpool, 10th April 1965

Family living at Hulme Crescents, a housing development situated in the Hulme district of Manchester, England, 9th November 1973

Hulme Crescents, a housing development situated in the Hulme district of Manchester, England, 9th November 1973. The scheme was the largest public housing development in Europe, encompassing 3

The Ackroydon Estate skyscraper village adjoining Wimbledon Common on the Putney side. 28th April 1955

New flats and old buildings side by side in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 30th April 1964

Bedminster Bridge and a newly re-constructed Redcliffe Hill l 1960s. The right hand site of the hill, with its many old familiar shops and businesses, still awaits demolition

Ladywood, Birmingham, 13th August 1977. By-election, to be held on 18th August 1977

Radshaw Court Flats on the Ravenscourt Estate, Kirkby, in the process of being demolished. 21st February 1989

General view of the new tenement housing at Speke Road Gardens showing three of the blocks and the entrance. July 1933

Whitfield Square, meant to be a dream suburb but came out as a nightmare. 14th December 1975

Children at Myrtle Gardens enjoying a damp bonfire night, Liverpool, Merseyside. 5th November 1979

View of a street in Liverpool showing the iconic Radio City Tower in the background, Merseyside. Circa 1970

The Bell Barn Shopping Centre in Cregoe Street, Lee Bank, Birmingham. 10th March, 1970

Brooks Tower, Newtown, Birmingham. 15th December, 1975

Kingshurst Hall, a 17th century moated hall, now derelict and soon to be demolished, which stands in the shadow of modern flats at Kingshurst Estate, near Castle Bromwich, Birmingham

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Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, Barceloneta, Exterior of apartment block building

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England, West Sussex, Chichester, Newly built apartments near the site of the old Shipphams Paste Factory

Crab spider (Xysticus sp. ) on balcony, Genova, Italy, May
Crab spider (Xysticus sp.) on balcony, Genova, Italy, May

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Flats, the epitome of modern urban living, have become an integral part of our society. From An Ideal Home No. II to The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI, these compact dwellings have captured the imagination of architects and designers alike. Whether it's the Brandon Estate in Southwark or Marine Court in St Leonards-on-Sea, they have transformed city skylines across the globe. Take a stroll through Maida Vale's Morshead Mansions or Wanstead Flats Fair, and you'll witness how these structures seamlessly blend into their surroundings. From Hong Kong's Choi Hung Estate to Wong Tai, public housing estates have provided affordable homes for countless families over the years. These developments stand as a testament to humanity's commitment towards creating inclusive communities and can not just about shelter; they offer recreational opportunities too. Picture an empty tennis court at Choi Hung Estate or Dolphin Square Gardens in Pimlico – spaces that foster social interactions and promote healthy lifestyles. But flats aren't limited to residential purposes alone; they hold historical significance too. Remember Sir Malcolm Campbell sitting proudly in Bluebird's cockpit back in 1935? It was within those walls that records were shattered and dreams were realized. It also find their way into popular culture – from being featured on Led Zeppelin album covers like Physical Graffiti to becoming iconic landmarks like St Marks Place in Manhattan's East Village. They symbolize progress and serve as reminders of our collective aspirations. So let us cherish these architectural marvels that shape our cities' landscapes - be it London County Councils' housing estates or New York City skyscrapers - for they represent not just bricks and mortar but also dreams woven together by human ingenuity. In this ever-changing world, flats continue to evolve with us - adapting to new technologies while staying true to their purpose: providing comfortable homes where memories are made and lives are lived fully.