Flats Collection (page 8)

Sir Alexander Kennedy (litho)
2794334 Sir Alexander Kennedy (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Alexander Kennedy)

The Dutch Garden (litho)
2794327 The Dutch Garden (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dutch Garden. Illustration for Paradise in Piccadilly (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Sir George Hastings, An apartment in Albany (litho)
2794326 Sir George Hastings, An apartment in Albany (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir George Hastings, An apartment in Albany)

Modele de la tranche d un boulevard de Paris, avec ses egouts et ses conduites d eau et de gaz (engraving)
3645941 Modele de la tranche d un boulevard de Paris, avec ses egouts et ses conduites d eau et de gaz (engraving) by French School

Fat couple visiting an estate agent (colour litho)
3641724 Fat couple visiting an estate agent (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fat couple visiting an estate agent)

Backstage at a the Variety Theatre, Paris, France
Backstage at the Variety Theatre in Paris, before the show begins. Names include Castera, Duvernon, Brossard, Valentino, Dea, De Prony, Lassouche and Darbel

Dinmont Estate, Hackney Road, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812588 Dinmont Estate, Hackney Road, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Hackney)

Caledonian Road Buildings: view of courtyard, gardens and flats, London, 1907 (b / w photo)
1812567 Caledonian Road Buildings: view of courtyard, gardens and flats, London, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Bourne Estate: Laney Buildings, London, 1909 photo)
1812542 Bourne Estate: Laney Buildings, London, 1909 photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Holborn)

Boundary Street: Hertsey and Taplow Buildings, 1901 (b / w photo)
1812541 Boundary Street: Hertsey and Taplow Buildings, 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Bethnal Green)

Lady Hamilton Grant on roof garden of Berkeley Court
Lady (Hamilton) Grant, aka the actress Margaret Bannerman, featured in a photograph on the front cover of The Bystander taking tea on the roof garden of Berkeley Court

Speed of the Wind, specially built for Eyston
The specially built Speed of the Wind car in which Captain G E T Eyston set many land speed records on Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA. 20th century

Speed record course, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA
Sir Malcolm Campbells course at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA, for his attempt on the world land speed record. The circles indicate the courses used by Jenkins

Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA, the site of numerous land speed record attempts by Sir Malcolm Campbell. 20th century

John Cobb, driver, in a Napier-Railton, in which he set new speed records at Bonneville Salt Flats, USA in 1935. 1935

La Digue, Duinbergen, Knokke-Heist, West Flanders, Belgium
La Digue (The Dyke), Duinbergen, Knokke-Heist, West Flanders, Belgium. Date: circa 1950s

R A Briggs, Architect (colour litho)
3652251 R A Briggs, Architect (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R A Briggs, Architect)

Frank T Verity, Architect (colour litho)
3652250 Frank T Verity, Architect (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank T Verity, Architect)

T E Collcutt and Stanley Hamp, Architects (litho)
3652256 T E Collcutt and Stanley Hamp, Architects (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T E Collcutt and Stanley Hamp, Architects)

Harrods, showing the Coronation Tower being added to commemorate the coronation of King George V (colour litho)
668044 Harrods, showing the Coronation Tower being added to commemorate the coronation of King George V (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrods)

Section of a Parisian building, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque
CHT286985 Section of a Parisian building, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque, engraved by John Quartley (fl.1835-67) 1847 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Girardet

Project for the Napoleon housing development, 58 rue Rochechouart, Paris
CHT163658 Project for the Napoleon housing development, 58 rue Rochechouart, Paris, 1849 (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Entrance hall of Castel-Beranger, illustration from a book by Hector Guimard
CHT225109 Entrance hall of Castel-Beranger, illustration from a book by Hector Guimard (1867-1942) (colour litho) by Guimard, Hector (1867-1942); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Plans illustrating paper, How the Parisians build a House in Flats (engraving)
2814095 Plans illustrating paper, How the Parisians build a House in Flats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plans illustrating paper)

Sir Mountstuart Grant Duff, 1868 (b / w photo)
2794366 Sir Mountstuart Grant Duff, 1868 (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Mountstuart Grant Duff, 1868)

Sir Herbert Tree (litho)
2794347 Sir Herbert Tree (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Herbert Tree. Illustration for Paradise in Piccadilly (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Philip Harwood (b / w photo)
2794368 Philip Harwood (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Harwood)

Albany Courtyard, 1790, The building is exactly the same to-day (litho)
2794328 Albany Courtyard, 1790, The building is exactly the same to-day (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albany Courtyard, 1790)

Plans, Orchard Court, Portman Square, London (litho)
6000912 Plans, Orchard Court, Portman Square, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plans, Orchard Court, Portman Square, London)

Communal Eurhythmics and Physical Jerks on Saturday Afternoons (litho)
6021083 Communal Eurhythmics and Physical Jerks on Saturday Afternoons (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Artistic Way of Hiding an Unsightly View (litho)
6021061 An Artistic Way of Hiding an Unsightly View (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Artistic Way of Hiding an Unsightly View)

A Pretty Little Bird Bath at Linnet Court (litho)
6021038 A Pretty Little Bird Bath at Linnet Court (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pretty Little Bird Bath at Linnet Court)

Plan of a Four-Roomed Flat Warmed by One Stove (litho)
6021021 Plan of a Four-Roomed Flat Warmed by One Stove (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of a Four-Roomed Flat Warmed by One Stove)

Overcoming the Difficulty of Cleaning the Outside of a Casement Window (litho)
6021057 Overcoming the Difficulty of Cleaning the Outside of a Casement Window (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Round of Golf at Dorisdene Mansions (litho)
6021053 A Round of Golf at Dorisdene Mansions (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Round of Golf at Dorisdene Mansions)

The parrot chair (litho)
6021046 The parrot chair (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parrot chair)

The Fresh Air Parlour (litho)
6021024 The Fresh Air Parlour (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fresh Air Parlour)

The Spare Bedroom (litho)
6021007 The Spare Bedroom (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spare Bedroom)

Embassy Court, Brighton (b / w photo)
6001162 Embassy Court, Brighton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Embassy Court, Brighton)

Vienna, Austria, Municipal Tenements (b / w photo)
6001161 Vienna, Austria, Municipal Tenements (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vienna, Austria, Municipal Tenements)

Troy Court, Kensington, London (b / w photo)
6000918 Troy Court, Kensington, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troy Court, Kensington, London)

Eresby House, Rutland Gate, London (b / w photo)
6000915 Eresby House, Rutland Gate, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eresby House, Rutland Gate, London)

Plan of a Floor, Three Apartments, of a High-Class Apartment House (colour litho)
5214975 Plan of a Floor, Three Apartments, of a High-Class Apartment House (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of a Floor, Three Apartments)

Actors playing Henry Tudor fighting King Richard III of England on stage in a theatre
6337265 Actors playing Henry Tudor fighting King Richard III of England on stage in a theatre by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

The new Devonshire House, Piccadilly (b / w photo)
3637699 The new Devonshire House, Piccadilly (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Devonshire House, Piccadilly)

London, Elevation of Proposed Studio in Glebe Place and Upper Cheyne Walk, 1920 (pencil
3431731 London, Elevation of Proposed Studio in Glebe Place and Upper Cheyne Walk, 1920 (pencil, w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Mackintosh

Sir William Harcourt (b / w photo)
2794364 Sir William Harcourt (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Harcourt)

Albany, principal entrance (litho)
2794361 Albany, principal entrance (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albany, principal entrance)

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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.