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Painted council houses and the unpainted ones - part of a battle of home buying at a
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Painted council houses and the unpainted ones - part of a battle of home buying at a
Painted council houses and the unpainted ones - part of a battle of home buying at a council estate in Battersea. 24th October 1980
Nikki English
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
DM 80 5516
Media ID 21792964
© Mirrorpix
Council Exterior House Houses Privitsation Right To Buy Sale Social Housing 1980
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the stark contrast between painted council houses and their unpainted counterparts, symbolizing a battle for home buying at a council estate in Battersea. Taken on the 24th of October 1980, this image transports us back to the vibrant era of the 1980s. In this snapshot of history, we witness an emblematic struggle unfolding within these residential walls. The painted houses stand as proud symbols of those who have exercised their right to buy, embracing privatization and ownership. Their colorful facades exude a sense of accomplishment and individuality amidst rows of uniformity. Conversely, the unpainted houses represent those still clinging onto social housing, perhaps unable or unwilling to partake in this wave of change sweeping through their community. These homes remain untouched by personal expression or transformation – stoic reminders that not everyone has embraced the opportunity presented by right-to-buy schemes. Nikki English's keen eye captures more than just buildings; she encapsulates an entire societal shift occurring during this period. This photograph serves as a visual testament to both progress and resistance within our housing system. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image from Memory Lane Prints, it prompts us to reflect on how far we've come since then and raises questions about the ongoing challenges faced by individuals seeking affordable housing today.
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