Stepney: papers and architectural model photographs, 1950s
Scope and Contents
Photographs of architectural models of neighbourhoods 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the London County Council Comprehensive Development Area no 2: Stepney / Poplar. The models are at a small scale and show the entire neighbourhoods. One photograph shows one of the models on display in an exhibition concerning the reconstruction of the area.
The file also contains 2 variant programmes for the official opening of the King George's Field housing estate in Stepney, by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh on 20 October 1952.
The plan file contains a black and white overhead photograph of a model of the Scheme for Gardiner's Corner Area, Stepney, reverse stamped with London County Council copyright and serial number, undated.
Dates
- Creation: 1950s
Creator
Language of Materials
This material is in English
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Full Extent
From the Sub-Fonds: 3.5 metres
Physical Description
1 file 1 plan file
Archivist's Note
None
Sarah Higgins 24 February 2004
Repository Details
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