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Life on the eleventh storey of the Stafford Cripps Estate, Fisbury. Patrick Welsh
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Life on the eleventh storey of the Stafford Cripps Estate, Fisbury. Patrick Welsh
Life on the eleventh storey of the Stafford Cripps Estate, Fisbury. Patrick Welsh and his family are among the lucky tenants to be allocated a flat on the top floor of the new skyscraper flats.The flat has three bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom with constant hot water and background heating. IT costs ?2 5 9d a week.
1954
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Balcony Buildings Factory House And Home Lamp Post London Street View Apartment Block Of Flats Curtains Industrial Area Smog
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Life on the eleventh storey of the Stafford Cripps Estate, Fisbury. Patrick Welsh and his family are captured in this photo print, showcasing their fortunate allocation of a top-floor flat in the new skyscraper flats. From their balcony, they enjoy breathtaking views of southern London, standing 110 feet above ground level. The curtains gently sway as they take in the bustling cityscape below. Despite being surrounded by towering buildings and smog-filled skies, this snapshot captures a sense of tranquility amidst an industrial area. A street with passing cars and a solitary lamp post add to the urban charm that defines life in this block of flats. The spacious flat offers three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom equipped with constant hot water and background heating – luxuries that were not always readily available during those times. All these comforts come at a weekly cost of ?2 5 9d. This image serves as a reminder of how housing developments like the Stafford Cripps Estate aimed to provide affordable yet comfortable homes for families in post-war Britain. It symbolizes hope for better living conditions within an ever-evolving cityscape.
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