Housing And Home Collection

The Lansbury Estate, a public housing estate in the Poplar area of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets named after George Lansbury, a Poplar councillor and Labour party MP. 1950 s

An old man watches on as a shack in Kingsdown is demolished. 1936

A back street in Shadwell, Stepney, East End 19 October 1950

Old housing in Woolwich, London - 17 October 1951 A TopFoto
Old housing in Woolwich, London - 17 October 1951 eTopFoto

A man walks down a country road passing an oast house, near Penshurst, Kent, England

Elegant Shave Kenneth Grange of North London uses cordless electric shaver 22 May 1963

Mr Robert Dudley, the Census Officer of the Royal Borough of Windsor, explaining the Census form to Mr and Mrs F J Cox, with their caravan home

The Music room of Ashton Court, with a large organ situated at one end of the room and other objects set out ready for sale. 11 May 1947

The long gallery of Ashton Court with objects set out ready for sale. 11 May 1947

General view at the Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia. March 1948

Almshouses, Wimbledon, London, England

The exterior of Ashton Court. 11 May 1947

Mr George Sherringham ( 13 November 1884 ? 11 November 1937 ) and his new lamp

A Jamaican couple choosing a kitchen 1959

Mrs W E Wakefield with her daughters sitting by the dining table at their home in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Individuals point out arguments at the demolishing of the shack in Kingsdown. 1936

Old cottages in Meopham. 1938

Two girls walking through a barley field, Timberton Bottom, Shoreham, Kent, England. 11 September 1952

Miniature house, Crayford, School. 1937

Hanging the washiing out on gorse bushes in St Just, Penrith. 1936

Watchers watch on as a shack in Kingsdown is demolished. 1936

A view from the back of buildings on Cray Ford high street that are soon to be demolished. 7 July 1938

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"The Evolution of Housing and Home: A Glimpse into London's Past" The Lansbury Estate, a public housing estate in the Poplar area of the London Borough, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to providing affordable homes for its residents. In 1936, an old man watches on with mixed emotions as a shack in Kingsdown is demolished, marking the end of an era and paving the way for progress. Captured on October 19th, 1950, a back street in Shadwell reveals the humble yet vibrant community spirit that thrived in Stepney's East End during simpler times. Woolwich, London showcases its rich history through old housing structures captured on October 17th, 1951 - remnants of bygone eras that still hold stories within their walls. As a man strolls down a country road near Penshurst, Kent in England, he passes an oast house - an architectural gem that adds charm to rural landscapes while preserving tradition. Kenneth Grange from North London embraces modernity with elegance as he utilizes his cordless electric shaver on May 22nd, 1963 - showcasing how technology has transformed even our daily grooming routines at home. Mr Robert Dudley takes pride in his role as Census Officer for Windsor Royal Borough; ensuring accurate records are maintained to understand population dynamics and plan better housing solutions for all residents. Ashton Court's Music Room comes alive with melodies resonating from its large organ situated at one end - reflecting how homes have always been spaces where art and culture thrive alongside everyday life. On May 11th, 1947 objects are meticulously arranged ready for sale within Ashton Court's long gallery - revealing how homes can also serve as venues for commerce and social gatherings throughout history.