The model houses for families built in connection with the Great Exhibition of 1851, by command of His Royal Highness Prince Albert, K.G., president of the Society for Improving the Conditions of the Labouring Classes (1851)
Roberts, Henry, 1803-1876, author, Society for Improving the Condition of the Labouring Classes (London, England), issuing body · London : Published by request and sold for the benefit of the Society for Improving the Condition of the Labouring Classes, at no. 21, Exeter Hall, Strand : also by Seeleys, Fleet Street, and Hanover Street, Nisbet & Co., Berners Street, J.W. Parker and Son, West Strand and Hatchard, Piccadilly · leaf 18
be stated at £440 to £480, or from £110 to £120 for each tenement, contingent on the facilities for obtaining materials and the value of labour. Such dwellings, let at 3s. 6d. to 4s. a-week, would, after deducting ground-rent and taxes, afford a return of 7 per cent, on the amount of outlay. Where… … E Staircase of Slate, with Dust Place under. A Sink, with Coal Box under. F Cupboard warmed from back ot Fireplace. B Plate Rack over entrance to Dust Shaft, D. G Linen Closet in this recess if required. C Meat Safe, ventilated through hollow bricks. feet. Scale of
Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1861 · Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England) · Great Exhibition · Architecture, Domestic · Working class · Model houses
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