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Playground JLP01_08_084029
Filename: jlp01_08_084029.jpg
Size: 6564 x 5168 (6.8MB)
Date: 4th March 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
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Source: Historic England Archive
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Playground JLP01_08_084029
Lancashire Hill, Stockport. Children playing in one of the playgrounds at Lancashire Hill, surrounded by flats built using the 12M Jespersen system.
Laings Manchester Region had contracts to build 1200 homes for the County Borough of Stockport. At Lancashire Hill, they had previously built two 22-storey blocks of flats using Storiform, providing 198 homes, and the housing scheme shown in this photo consisting of six linked blocks of four to eight storeys, had been built using Laings 12M Jespersen system, grouped around three courtyards including two childrens playgrounds and a lawned area with flower beds and shrubbery
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Media ID 24462541
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1960s 1970s Childhood Children Flats Urban Development Council Housing Playground
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of childhood joy and urban development in Lancashire Hill, Stockport. Against a backdrop of towering flats built using the innovative 12M Jespersen system by Laings Manchester Region, children can be seen gleefully playing in one of the playgrounds that dot this vibrant neighborhood. Laings had been entrusted with the responsibility to construct 1200 homes for the County Borough of Stockport, and their previous accomplishments included two impressive 22-storey blocks of flats using Storiform. However, it is this particular housing scheme showcased in the photograph that truly stands out. Six linked blocks ranging from four to eight storeys create a harmonious setting around three courtyards adorned with lush lawns, flower beds, shrubbery, and most importantly, two dedicated children's playgrounds. The image evokes nostalgia for an era when local authorities prioritized providing safe spaces for children to play amidst their concrete surroundings. The playful energy exuded by these youngsters serves as a reminder that even within bustling cityscapes, moments of innocence and laughter can thrive. As we delve into this snapshot from the past - captured during either the 1960s or 1970s - we are transported back to an era where council housing played a crucial role in shaping communities. This print not only immortalizes architectural achievements but also celebrates childhood memories etched forever within these walls.
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