Prefab Homes

£7.95
Available to Order
from our supplier 
ISBN
9780747813576
 
At the end of the Second World War Winston Churchill promised to manufacture half a million prefabricated bungalows to ease the housing shortage; in the end more than 156,000 temporary 'prefabs' were delivered. Through the stories and memories of residents, this book reveals the communities who were pleased to live in the prefabs.
At the end of the Second World War Winston Churchill promised to manufacture half a million prefabricated bungalows to ease the housing shortage; in the end more than 156,000 temporary 'prefabs' were delivered. Nicknamed 'Palaces for the People', and with convenient kitchens, bathrooms and heating systems, they proved popular and instead of being demolished as intended they were defended by residents who campaigned to keep their family homes and communities. Nearly seventy years later, as the last of these two bedroom homes are being demolished, Elisabeth Blanchet tells the story of these popular dwellings and their gardens and shows the various designs that were produced. Through the stories and memories of residents, she also reveals the communities who were pleased to live in the prefabs.
More Information
Weight 0.367000
Author Blanchett, Elisabeth
Availability POD
Department Art and Architecture
Format Paperback
ISBN 9780747813576
Pages 64
Published 10/10/2014
Publisher Shire Publications
Section Art and Architecture
Series Shire Library
Write Your Own Review
You're reviewing:Prefab Homes
Copyright © 2024 Edward Stanford Ltd. All rights reserved.