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Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, London, 1939 (b / w photo)
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Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, London, 1939 (b / w photo)
1812629 Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, London, 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, cooker and wood burning stove
Hackney, Metropolitan Borough of; Hackney, London Borough of); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23102926
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
Apartment Appliance Appliances Council Estate Council Housing Dining Room Estate Fireplace Flat Hackney Housing Estates Kitchen Oven Public Services Residential Social Housing Stove Tenement Tenements Working Class
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This print captures the interior of a flat in Kingsmead Estate, London, in 1939. The image showcases the living space with its vintage charm and simplicity. In the foreground, we see a cooker and wood-burning stove, which were essential appliances for cooking and heating during that time. The Hackney Metropolitan Borough is known for its council estates, providing affordable housing to working-class families. This particular flat represents an example of social housing from the 1930s. The room's decor includes chairs surrounding a dining table, indicating a communal space where meals were shared. The fireplace adds warmth to the room while also serving as an architectural feature. The exterior facade of the building can be seen through the window behind it, reminding us of urban city life in London during this period. Overall, this photograph offers insight into domestic life in England before World War II. It highlights how public services like social housing played a crucial role in supporting communities and providing basic amenities to those who needed them most. This image not only documents history but also serves as a reminder of how architecture and furnishings have evolved over time. It invites viewers to appreciate both the beauty and functionality found within these humble dwellings on Kingsmead Estate.
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