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Homes in the 1950s

After WW2 many thousands of houses had to be quickly built to give people homes after bombing and slum clearance.These were constructed using new materials and gave work to the unemployed. Grants improved existing houses, e.g. building inside bathrooms.

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Installing sewers at Llanelltud, November 1952

Installing sewers at Llanelltud, November 1952
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Construction workers at Llanelltud, November 1952

Construction workers at Llanelltud, November 1952
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New houses under construction at Llanelltud,...

New houses under construction at Llanelltud,...
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The Prefab at St Fagans displaying life in the 50s

The Prefab at St Fagans displaying life in the 50s
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Living room in a Prefab displaying life in 1950

Living room in a Prefab displaying life in 1950
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1950s houses

1950s houses
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A 1950s cooker

A 1950s cooker

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An interpretation of a 1950s style living room

An interpretation of a 1950s style living room

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Mr. Prysor Jones's caravan (interior) at...

Mr. Prysor Jones's caravan (interior) at...
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Kitchen at Faenol Fawr, 1954

Kitchen at Faenol Fawr, 1954
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Gendros, Swansea

Gendros, Swansea
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