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Bournville Village - Cottages on Sycamore Road
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Bournville Village - Cottages on Sycamore Road
Bournville Village - Cottages on Sycamore Road. Bournville is a model village on the southwest side of Birmingham, England, founded by the Quaker Cadbury family for its employees.
circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Birmingham Bournville Cadbury Chocolate Cottage Cottages Employees Ideal Midlands Planning Quaker Quakers Southwest Sycamore
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1. Title: "A Glance into the Past: The Ideal Housing Community of Bournville Village, Sycamore Road, circa 1910s" Bournville Village, located on the southwest side of Birmingham, England, is a remarkable example of a model village founded by the Quaker Cadbury family for their employees in the early 1900s. This photograph, taken on Sycamore Road in the 1910s, offers a glimpse into the idyllic living conditions provided by the Cadbury family for their workers. The image showcases a row of charming cottages, each with its unique character and design, reflecting the social and town planning ideals of the time. The houses, with their red-tiled roofs and whitewashed walls, exude a sense of tranquility and harmony, nestled amidst the lush greenery and tree-lined streets. The Cadbury family, renowned for their chocolate industry, believed in the importance of providing their employees with comfortable and affordable housing. The model village of Bournville was a testament to their commitment to social welfare and industrial reforms, setting a precedent for other companies to follow suit. The 1910s were a significant period in the history of Bournville Village, as it continued to grow and evolve into a thriving community. This photograph serves as a reminder of the Cadbury family's vision and their dedication to creating an ideal living environment for their employees, which remains an inspiration even today. This photograph, from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, offers a fascinating window into the past, allowing us to appreciate the rich history and architectural beauty of Bournville Village.
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