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Temporary homes 1945
During World War Two many houses were bombed, there were a shortage of homes for people after the war so temporary homes where quickly built. These homes, called prefabs, were made of timber-panels and tin-roofs, with all the amenities set up to accommodate homeless families. Prefabs where meant to be temporary homes, but some lasted decades after the war.
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Amid the ruins of war-torn cities, the need for temporary shelter for the displaced and homeless was an urgent priority in post-WWII Britain. In 1945, as the dust settled from the devastating conflict, the country faced a housing crisis. Thousands of homes had been destroyed by bombs, leaving families without a place to call their own. In response, the government and various organizations turned to a solution that would provide quick relief: prefabricated homes, or prefab houses. These prefab homes, made of timber-panels and tin-roofs, were a far cry from the traditional brick and mortar houses that were common at the time. Yet, they offered a glimmer of hope for those in need. Each prefab was designed to accommodate a family, complete with all the necessary amenities such as gas and electric cookers, running water, and even indoor toilets. These utilities were a luxury for many families who had previously lived in cramped and unsanitary conditions. Despite the name, many of these prefab homes lasted for decades after the war. The photo above, taken in 1945, shows a young family making the most of their new temporary home. The mother cooks a meal on a gas cooker while her child looks on, a sign of the newfound comfort and stability that these prefab homes brought to the lives of so many. Though meant to be a temporary solution, the prefab homes of the 1940s became a symbol of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
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