Flats Collection (page 7)

Babys new safety swing, for flats without nurseries (litho)
6021047 Babys new safety swing, for flats without nurseries (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Babys new safety swing, for flats without nurseries)

Modernity in Bedroom Furniture (litho)
6021023 Modernity in Bedroom Furniture (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modernity in Bedroom Furniture)

Economy of Space in the Lounge Hall (litho)
6021019 Economy of Space in the Lounge Hall (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Economy of Space in the Lounge Hall)

A Vision of Things to Come, A Roof Idyll on Stratosphere Mansions (litho)
6021012 A Vision of Things to Come, A Roof Idyll on Stratosphere Mansions (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Vision of Things to Come)

Architectural Association, design for Middle Class Dwellings, to be let off in flats (engraving)
2814091 Architectural Association, design for Middle Class Dwellings, to be let off in flats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Architectural Association)

Sir William Fraser, a caricature (litho)
2794354 Sir William Fraser, a caricature (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Fraser, a caricature)

Lord Beaconsfield and Monty Corry (litho)
2794339 Lord Beaconsfield and Monty Corry (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Beaconsfield and Monty Corry)

The famous covered way, "The Rope Walk"(litho)
2794330 The famous covered way, " The Rope Walk" (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The famous covered way, " The Rope Walk")

Modern housing, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Modern housing in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with prams being pushed along the pavement. Date: circa 1930s

Boys outside block of Marylebone flats, NW London
Boys play outside a block of recently built Marylebone flats, NW London. Date: circa 1930s

A Grand Apartment Block on Hyde Park Gardens, London. Date: 1909

The Burmese Expedition, Sketches on the Irrawaddy River (engraving)
1614429 The Burmese Expedition, Sketches on the Irrawaddy River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burmese Expedition, Sketches on the Irrawaddy River)

High Street, Glasgow, Scotland, 1870 s
6266122 High Street, Glasgow, Scotland, 1870s by Annan, Thomas (1829-87); (add.info.: Head of High Street, Glasgow, Scotland in the 1870 s)

Bell Street, Glasgow, Scotland, 1870 s
6266121 Bell Street, Glasgow, Scotland, 1870s by Annan, Thomas (1829-87); (add.info.: Bell Street from High Street, Glasgow, Scotland in the 1870 s)

Flats, Lowndes Square, London (b / w photo)
6000921 Flats, Lowndes Square, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flats, Lowndes Square, London)

Tenement flats, Fulham, London (b / w photo)
6000909 Tenement flats, Fulham, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tenement flats, Fulham, London)

Queen Annes Mansions (litho)
5990694 Queen Annes Mansions (litho) by Pennell, Joseph (1858-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Annes Mansions)

Weak hinges (litho)
6021098 Weak hinges (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weak hinges. Illustration for How To Live In A Flat by Heath Robinson and K R G Browne (Hutchinson)

The Baby Grand in a Bungalow (litho)
6021075 The Baby Grand in a Bungalow (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baby Grand in a Bungalow)

Life Comfort (litho)
6021074 Life Comfort (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life Comfort. Illustration for How To Live In A Flat by Heath Robinson and K R G Browne)

Compact Arrangement of the Limited Space in a Bungalow Dining-Room (litho)
6021071 Compact Arrangement of the Limited Space in a Bungalow Dining-Room (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Garage (litho)
6021013 The Garage (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Garage. Illustration for How To Live In A Flat by Heath Robinson and K R G Browne (Hutchinson)

Windows to fit all figures (litho)
6021072 Windows to fit all figures (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windows to fit all figures)

Washing Day (litho)
6021063 Washing Day (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing Day. Illustration for How To Live In A Flat by Heath Robinson and K R G Browne (Hutchinson)

Section of a Converted House, Showing Convenient Arrangement of Space Available for Lounge and Dining-Room (litho)
6021054 Section of a Converted House, Showing Convenient Arrangement of Space Available for Lounge and Dining-Room (litho) by Robinson

Modern Carpet Designs May Provide Endless Entertainment for Your Friends (litho)
6021032 Modern Carpet Designs May Provide Endless Entertainment for Your Friends (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flats, Lowndes Street, London SW1 (litho)
6000923 Flats, Lowndes Street, London SW1 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flats, Lowndes Street, London SW1)

A typical London slum (b / w photo)
6000908 A typical London slum (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A typical London slum)

Cross-section of a Parisian building, illustration frpm Le Magasin Pittoresque
CHT233269 Cross-section of a Parisian building, illustration frpm Le Magasin Pittoresque, 1883 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Dramatic machinery for a theatre set including flying carriage, boat on moving waves, flats, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Dramatic machinery for a theatre set. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees

A Lafon, Architect (litho)
3652328 A Lafon, Architect (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lafon, Architect. Illustration for Flats, Urban Houses and Cottage Homes (Hodder and Stoughton)

M Bunel, M Fernand Dupuis and Professor Konig, Architects (litho)
3652324 M Bunel, M Fernand Dupuis and Professor Konig, Architects (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Bunel, M Fernand Dupuis and Professor Konig, Architects)

Paris Flat, Avenue Victor Hugo, No 167 (litho)
3652322 Paris Flat, Avenue Victor Hugo, No 167 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Flat, Avenue Victor Hugo, No 167)

Paris Flat, Boulevard Malesherbes, No 162 (litho)
3652321 Paris Flat, Boulevard Malesherbes, No 162 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Flat, Boulevard Malesherbes, No 162)

W As Benson, Architect (b / w photo)
3652306 W As Benson, Architect (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W As Benson, Architect)

John Keppie, Architect, Honeyman, Keppie, and Mackintosh (litho)
3652304 John Keppie, Architect, Honeyman, Keppie, and Mackintosh (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Keppie, Architect, Honeyman, Keppie, and Mackintosh)

John Keppie, Architect, Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh (b / w photo)
3652303 John Keppie, Architect, Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Keppie, Architect, Honeyman)

T L Watson, Architect (b / w photo)
3652302 T L Watson, Architect (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T L Watson, Architect)

E J A Balfour and T Turner, Architects (b / w photo)
3652284 E J A Balfour and T Turner, Architects (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E J A Balfour and T Turner, Architects)

William Woodward, Architect (b / w photo)
3652276 William Woodward, Architect (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Woodward, Architect)

T E Collcutt and Stanley Hamp, Architects (litho)
3652259 T E Collcutt and Stanley Hamp, Architects (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T E Collcutt and Stanley Hamp, Architects)

R Norman Shaw, Architect (litho)
3652257 R Norman Shaw, Architect (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R Norman Shaw, Architect)

Right Honourable Alexander J B Beresford Hope, third son of Thomas Hope (b / w photo)
2794365 Right Honourable Alexander J B Beresford Hope, third son of Thomas Hope (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Baronet, 1857 (b / w photo)
2794363 Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Baronet, 1857 (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Baronet, 1857)

Professor Goldwin Smith, 1857 (b / w photo)
2794362 Professor Goldwin Smith, 1857 (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Goldwin Smith, 1857)

Lord Clanricarde, sketch in the House of Lords (litho)
2794340 Lord Clanricarde, sketch in the House of Lords (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Clanricarde, sketch in the House of Lords)

Sir Squire Bancroft feeding his canary (litho)
2794336 Sir Squire Bancroft feeding his canary (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Squire Bancroft feeding his canary)

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Flats, the epitome of modern urban living, have become an integral part of our society. From An Ideal Home No. II to The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI, these compact dwellings have captured the imagination of architects and designers alike. Whether it's the Brandon Estate in Southwark or Marine Court in St Leonards-on-Sea, they have transformed city skylines across the globe. Take a stroll through Maida Vale's Morshead Mansions or Wanstead Flats Fair, and you'll witness how these structures seamlessly blend into their surroundings. From Hong Kong's Choi Hung Estate to Wong Tai, public housing estates have provided affordable homes for countless families over the years. These developments stand as a testament to humanity's commitment towards creating inclusive communities and can not just about shelter; they offer recreational opportunities too. Picture an empty tennis court at Choi Hung Estate or Dolphin Square Gardens in Pimlico – spaces that foster social interactions and promote healthy lifestyles. But flats aren't limited to residential purposes alone; they hold historical significance too. Remember Sir Malcolm Campbell sitting proudly in Bluebird's cockpit back in 1935? It was within those walls that records were shattered and dreams were realized. It also find their way into popular culture – from being featured on Led Zeppelin album covers like Physical Graffiti to becoming iconic landmarks like St Marks Place in Manhattan's East Village. They symbolize progress and serve as reminders of our collective aspirations. So let us cherish these architectural marvels that shape our cities' landscapes - be it London County Councils' housing estates or New York City skyscrapers - for they represent not just bricks and mortar but also dreams woven together by human ingenuity. In this ever-changing world, flats continue to evolve with us - adapting to new technologies while staying true to their purpose: providing comfortable homes where memories are made and lives are lived fully.