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Honor Oak Estate: interior of flat, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
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Honor Oak Estate: interior of flat, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812621 Honor Oak Estate: interior of flat, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Bath tub can be seen along with a small stove and numerous metal pipes along the walls.
Camberwell, Metropolitan Borough of; Southwark, London Borough of); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23710030
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
Apartment Bath Bath Tub Bathtub Boiler Camberwell Council Estate Council Housing Estate Flat Heating Housing Estates Kitchen Pipes Plumbing Public Services Residential Social Housing Southwark Stove Tenement Tenements
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This photograph captures the interior of a flat in Honor Oak Estate, London, in 1936. The image showcases a glimpse into the living conditions of this council estate during the 1930s. In the foreground, we see a bathtub, which stands as a symbol of basic sanitation and hygiene for its residents. Adjacent to it is a small stove, providing warmth and comfort within these humble dwellings. The walls are adorned with numerous metal pipes, highlighting the infrastructure that supports this urban community. These pipes serve as conduits for essential utilities such as water and heating systems. They also reflect the architectural style prevalent in social housing projects at that time. The photo offers insight into not only the physical aspects but also the societal implications of public housing initiatives in England during this period. It speaks to efforts made by local authorities to provide affordable accommodation for those who needed it most. Through this snapshot frozen in time, we can appreciate both the simplicity and complexity of life within these flats. It serves as a reminder of how architecture shapes our daily lives while shedding light on historical developments surrounding social welfare policies and residential planning. Captured by an English photographer from Bridgeman Images, this print preserves an important piece of London's history – one that continues to resonate with us today.
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