Houses And Housing Collection (#2)

Miss Gwen Johnstone, daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnstone in the living room of the farm workers cottage at Bellingham which was described at a rural council meeting recently as not fit for human

A street scene in Manchester. 20th December 1934

The Old and the New - The 300 year old cottage in Speke town road now surrounded by modern buildings in Speke. 14th June 1938

Inadequate accommodation is a characteristic of those slum areas where delinquency is deep-rooted and endemic. 9th March 1931

The cross roads in Penshurst, Kent. August 1939

Long Lane, Hillingdon Circa 1931

Old cottages at top of Waterloo Road, Uxbridge due to be demolished. Circa 1931

Belmont House Uxbridge, London. Circa 1931

Long Lane, Hillingdon, London, Circa 1931

Mr Philip Yorke takes a trip around the grounds of his house on a Penny Farthing. He has been trying to give away his family home for five years

Block of Flats, Hammersmith London, 8th February 1949

Hammersmith London, 8th February 1949

Bomb damage after Air Raid, Solihull, Birmingham, 27th July 1942

An elderly woman pauses to look at the World War Two prefab shop on the corner of Corporation Street and Hill Street, Coventry possibly for the last time as they are due to be demolished to make way

Salford, Manchester, 16th July 1974

Barton Hill flats, the Bristols first tower blocks, loom over the old terraced housing, Circa 1960

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"Houses and Housing: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to Kirkby Market, Merseyside on Wednesday 3rd December 1975. The bustling market square was surrounded by rows of houses, each with their own stories to tell. Meanwhile, in Uxbridge, Bakers Yard faced its fate as slum clearance began to make way for a new Underground station. The transformation promised progress but also bid farewell to a piece of history. From above, an aerial view captured the Bilton Grange estate in Hull on 1st March 1973. This vast expanse of homes stood as a testament to urban planning and community development efforts during that era. In contrast, Hulme Crescents in Manchester showcased a different approach to housing development – situated within the Hulme district, these towering structures were once hailed as modern marvels but later became synonymous with social issues. Traveling further south brought us to Cemetery Road Porth on 10th October 1978 where dilapidated properties stood as reminders of neglect and decay. These crumbling buildings told tales of forgotten lives and communities left behind. In Torquay's Stentiford Hill, we witnessed homes shortly before their demolition in 1964. Once filled with laughter and memories, they now awaited their inevitable fate - making room for progress or perhaps new beginnings. The postwar pre-fabs in Cadewell took us back to the vibrant decade of the 1960s when innovative housing solutions emerged amidst rapid urbanization. These temporary dwellings served as stepping stones towards better living conditions for many families. Delving deeper into history revealed Quarry Steps in Clifton Bristol from 1949 - a snapshot frozen in time showcasing life amid industrial surroundings. Contrastingly, Victorian times painted a grim picture with one of Bristol's many slums captured through lens around the1890s; reminding us how far society has come in terms of housing conditions.