Photographs of Stepney / Poplar: east end before and after reconstruction, c1947-1961
Scope and Contents
Mixed collection of black and white photographic prints. 53 of the prints (max 24cm x 30cm, min 11cm x 17cm) show old or derelict buildings and waste land before reconstruction, some of which have a location, date or London County Council Architect's Town Planning Division stamp on the reverse. The remainder (21cm x 25) are of completed building projects by London County Council Architect's Department, including flats and housing in Stepney / Poplar, a children's play area, Lansbury market, Lansbury Old People's Home under construction, and St Mary and Joseph Church, Poplar.
Dates
- Creation: c1947-1961
Creator
Language of Materials
This material is in English
Physical Description
74 photographs
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Sub-Fonds: 3.5 metres
Physical Description
74 photographs
Archivist's Note
None
Sarah Higgins 10 February 2004
Creator
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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