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Victoria-Street, Westminster, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Victoria-Street, Westminster, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Victoria-Street, Westminster, 1854. New housing in London:.to enable families of all sizes to have apartments suited to their number, and each self-contained and distinct; a system of arrangement common to Paris and most other Continental cities, and which is known in Edinburgh and Glasgow, as the system of "flats"...In one house all the apartments are heated by hot water, dispensing with the use of open fires, with their necessary cost, and dirt, as well as the labour of attendance. Throughout the whole the cooking is done by an apparatus heated by gas, which is found admirably to answer every culinary purpose...curious will it be to see these lines of palatial mansions stretching across what was, a few years since, the most benighted part of the metropolis, both as respects its godliness and cleanliness'. Architect: Henry Ashton. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Accommodation Block Of Flats Central Heating City Of Westminster London England Development Flats Heating Horse Drawn Vehicles Hot Water Housing Westminster London England Horse Drawn Horse Drawn Vehicle Horsedrawn Victoria Street
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Victoria-Street, Westminster, 1854: A New Era of Urban Living This image from the past transports us back in time to Victoria-Street in Westminster, London, in the year 1854. The photograph, created by an unknown artist, depicts a bustling street scene filled with horse-drawn vehicles and new housing developments that were transforming the city. The caption accompanying this engraving, published in the Illustrated London News, describes the innovative housing development taking place in this once neglected part of the metropolis. The new buildings, designed by architect Henry Ashton, were designed to provide accommodation for families of all sizes, with each apartment being self-contained and distinct. This system, known as 'flats,' was common in Paris and other European cities and was gaining popularity in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The apartments were heated by hot water, making them more efficient and cleaner than traditional open fires. Cooking was done using gas, which proved to be an excellent alternative to fire for culinary purposes. The caption expresses curiosity about how these 'palatial mansions' would change the landscape of what was once a less desirable area of the city, both in terms of morality and cleanliness. This photograph is a testament to the rapid development and progress of urban living in 19th-century London. It showcases the introduction of modern conveniences, such as central heating and gas cooking, and the transformation of living spaces to accommodate the needs of families. The horse-drawn vehicles and animals add to the authenticity of the scene, reminding us of the transportation methods of the time. This image, from the extensive collection of The Print Collector, is a fascinating glimpse into the past and the evolution of urban living.
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