New Town Collection

Map of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

New Swindon, 1847
Lithograph of New Swindon in 1847 with broad gauge locomotive, Fire Brand, in foreground. Swindon Works can be seen to the right on the image, with the Railway Village to the left

Wales / Newtown
Bridge over the River Severn at Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Young lads gather around the fountain in Stevenage Town Centre, Hertfordshire. 13th October 1959

Newtown & Llanidloes Union Workhouse, Caersws, Wales
A view of the Newtown and Llanidloes Union Workhouse at Caersws, Montgomeryshire (now Powys), Wales. The building, designed by Thomas Penson of Oswestry, opened in 1840

Poster promoting Welwyn Garden City : The New Town for Residence and Industry, Hertfordshire, England

Oldbrook 33578_034
Oldbrook housing estate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, 2018

These houses are some of those built as the result of 15 months work at Leeside Avenue, Kirkby. 17th June 1956

Leeds LS9 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS9 7

The main entrance of the new Woolco store at Washington New Town has electrically operated doors - just like a modern airport. This picture shows part of the vast parking area. 28th May 1973

North Dorset SP8 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Dorset SP8 5

Shopping precinct DP232455
The Towers, Southgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire. General view looking south along Queensway towards The Towers apartment block, with bicycles parked in the foreground

Estonia, Tallinn, New Town, high rise buildings on Laikma Street

Czech Republic, Prague, New Town, Nove Mesto, Lucerna Palace Arcade, Art Deco door detail

Milton Keynes, January 1967. Council notice of new town Milton Keynes, locally abbreviated to MK, is a large town in the Borough of Milton Keynes, of which it is the administrative centre

The construction of the town centre clock in Basildon, Essex. 12th March 1966

Youths in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. 13th October 1959

Street scene in Cramlington New Town. 31st March 1973

Just a small portion of the massive new Woolco store at Washington New Town - the tyre service station. 27th May 1973

The ghost of Washingtons past - pit gear rises from the new growth of the town. 31st March 1973

New homes and childrens play area at Glebe Village, Washington. 26th January 1977

Building new homes at Washington New Town. The industry needs much more activity of this sort. 14th June 1978

An aerial view of the Northfield Housing Estate in Aberdeen, Scotland showing a De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk flying overhead. Circa 1950

Wakefield WF8 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wakefield WF8 1

Wealden TN22 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wealden TN22 5

Wiltshire SN14 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wiltshire SN14 7

Telford and Wrekin TF4 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Telford and Wrekin TF4 2

North Dorset DT11 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Dorset DT11 8

Our Lady of Fatima 33751_031
Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Mark Hall Park, Harlow, Essex, 2018. Built 1958-60 to the designs of Gerard Goalen

Mark Hall South 33751_014
Mark Hall South housing estate, Harlow, Essex, 2018

Mark Hall North 33751_010
Mark Hall North housing estate, Harlow, Essex, 2018

Harlow shopping centre 33750_046
Harlow shopping centre, Essex, 2018

Bush Fair 33750_022
Bush Fair housing estate, Harlow, Essex, 2021

Bishopsfield 33750_012
Bishopsfield, aka the Kasbah, an award winning housing estate in Harlow, Essex, 2018

Bishopsfield 33750_010
Bishopsfield, aka the Kasbah, an award winning housing estate in Harlow, Essex, 2018

Stewards 33750_008
Housing estate in Stewards, Harlow, Essex, 2018

Stewards 33750_007
Housing estate in Stewards, Harlow, Essex, 2018

Stevenage 33749_019
Stevenage town centre, Hertfordshire, 2018

Bishopsfield 33750_002
Bishopsfield, aka the Kasbah, an award winning housing estate in Harlow, Essex, 2018

Howard Centre 33747_011
The Howard Centre, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 2018

Bradwell Common 33579_033
Bradwell Common housing estate, Milton Keynes, 2018

Central Milton Keynes 33579_018
Central Milton Keynes, 2018

Fleetwood 35057_010
Fleetwood, a planned Victorian new town designed for Sir Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood by eminent architect Decimus Burton in 1841, Lancashire, 2021

Fleetwood 35057_002
Fleetwood, a planned Victorian new town designed for Sir Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood by eminent architect Decimus Burton in 1841, Lancashire, 2021

Campbell Park 33579_015
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, 2018

Peace Pagoda 33579_008
The Peace Pagoda built by the monks and nuns of the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist order, Willen, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, 2018

Willen Lake 33579_005
Willen Lake, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, 2018

Fishermead 33578_041
Fishermead housing estate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, 2018

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"Exploring the Evolution of New Towns: From Welwyn Garden City to Tallinn" Step into a time machine and embark on a journey through the fascinating history of "new towns. " 🏙️✨ 📍 Map of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, 1926: Witness the birth of an urban utopia as Ebenezer Howard's vision comes to life. Discover how this meticulously planned town became a blueprint for future developments. 📍 New Swindon, 1847: Uncover the story behind Isambard Kingdom Brunel's creation that transformed a small market town into an industrial powerhouse. Explore its rich heritage and architectural marvels. 📍 Newtown & Llanidloes Union Workhouse, Caersws, Wales: Delve into the past and learn about the social reforms that led to workhouses like these being established across Britain. Reflect on their impact on society. 📍 Poster promoting Welwyn Garden City: The New Town for Residence and Industry, Hertfordshire: Admire vintage advertisements showcasing how this new town aimed to provide both residential bliss and thriving industries side by side. 📍 Oldbrook 33578_034 & Leeds LS9 7 Map: Compare two different new towns in terms of layout and design. Analyze how each catered to specific needs while fostering community spirit. 📍 Roe Valley Hospital, Limavady, County Londonderry, Ireland & North Dorset SP8 5 Map: Observe how healthcare facilities were integrated into new towns' planning process. Appreciate their role in providing essential services within these growing communities. 📍 Shopping precinct DP232455 & Estonia Tallinn New Town high-rise buildings on Laikma Street : Witness how commercial centers have evolved over time – from traditional shopping precincts to modern high-rise complexes – meeting changing consumer demands along the way. 📍 Wakefield WF8 1 Map.