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Terraced Housing Collection

Terraced housing, a quintessential feature of British architecture, can be found in various towns and cities across the country

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Aerial view Swanley, Kent, England and the main road that runs through the town

Aerial view Swanley, Kent, England and the main road that runs through the town. 18 December 1958

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Aerial view over the Georgian city of Bath, Royal Victoria Park and Royal Cresent

Aerial view over the Georgian city of Bath, Royal Victoria Park and Royal Cresent, Somerset, England

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Barrow-in-Furness 35061_030

Barrow-in-Furness 35061_030
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, 2021

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Aerial view over the Georgian city of Bath and Lansdown Cresent, Somerset, England

Aerial view over the Georgian city of Bath and Lansdown Cresent, Somerset, England

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Barrow-in-Furness 35061_003

Barrow-in-Furness 35061_003
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, 2021

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Vicars Close, Wells (b/w photo)

Vicars Close, Wells (b/w photo)
CLF294166 Vicars Close, Wells (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Book stalls along the River Seine, 1887 (w / c on paper)

Book stalls along the River Seine, 1887 (w / c on paper)
BOU203196 Book stalls along the River Seine, 1887 (w/c on paper) by Spiers, Benjamin Walter (fl.1875-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Bouquinistes); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Skinners Alms Houses, Mile End Road, Stepney, 1883 (w / c on paper)

Skinners Alms Houses, Mile End Road, Stepney, 1883 (w / c on paper)
GHL16900 Skinners Alms Houses, Mile End Road, Stepney, 1883 (w/c on paper) by Crowther, John (1837-1902); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Scenes in Bradford, West Yorkshire. 4th June 1978

Scenes in Bradford, West Yorkshire. 4th June 1978

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: An early Georgian terrace of houses in Great Ormond Street, Bloomsbury, London

An early Georgian terrace of houses in Great Ormond Street, Bloomsbury, London. The Greater London Council has made a Preservation Order on these houses

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Siemens Factory and adjacent housing, Woolwich, London 17 October 1951

Siemens Factory and adjacent housing, Woolwich, London 17 October 1951

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: A street scene from 1907 of Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, children playing in the

A street scene from 1907 of Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, children playing in the village street watched over by the adults

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Palmers Alms Houses, Tothill Fields (w / c on paper)

Palmers Alms Houses, Tothill Fields (w / c on paper)
XCF285153 Palmers Alms Houses, Tothill Fields (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Emery Hills Alms Houses in Rochester Row, 1850 (w / c on paper)

Emery Hills Alms Houses in Rochester Row, 1850 (w / c on paper)
XCF285152 Emery Hills Alms Houses in Rochester Row, 1850 (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Clothworkers Almhouses in Frog Lane (w / c on paper)

Clothworkers Almhouses in Frog Lane (w / c on paper)
XCF286425 Clothworkers Almhouses in Frog Lane (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: erected by John Heath in 1640; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: View of Charles Hoptons Alms Houses, 1852 (w / c on paper)

View of Charles Hoptons Alms Houses, 1852 (w / c on paper)
XCF286414 View of Charles Hoptons Alms Houses, 1852 (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Green Walk, Blackfriars Road, erected 1752; ); English

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Witchers Alms Houses Tothill Fields, 1850 (w / c on paper)

Witchers Alms Houses Tothill Fields, 1850 (w / c on paper)
XCF271645 Witchers Alms Houses Tothill Fields, 1850 (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Salamanca Market, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Salamanca Market, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Background imageTerraced Housing Collection: Aerial image of terraced housing, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial image of terraced housing, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe


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Terraced housing, a quintessential feature of British architecture, can be found in various towns and cities across the country. From the aerial view of Swanley, Kent, England, one can see rows upon rows of terraced houses neatly lined along the streets. The main road that runs through this town serves as a lifeline connecting its residents to their daily destinations. In Barrow-in-Furness, captured in the lens as 35061_030, terraced housing stands tall against the backdrop of an industrial landscape. These homes provide shelter for hardworking individuals who contribute to the thriving local economy. Moving on to Bath, a city renowned for its Georgian architecture and rich history. A bird's-eye view reveals Royal Victoria Park and Royal Crescent nestled amidst elegant terraces. The grandeur of these buildings is further accentuated by Lansdown Crescent nearby. Vicars Close in Wells takes us back in time with its black-and-white photograph. This charming street showcases medieval-style terraced houses that have stood strong throughout centuries. The River Seine offers a different perspective on terraced housing with book stalls lining its banks since 1887. This picturesque scene captures both tradition and modernity coexisting harmoniously along Parisian waters. Skinners Alms Houses on Mile End Road take us back even further to 1883 when watercolor paintings depicted these charitable dwellings providing shelter for those less fortunate in Stepney. Returning to Bath once more from above unveils Lansdown Crescent alongside other stunning examples such as The Circus - an architectural marvel showcasing perfectly symmetrical terraces that leave visitors awestruck. Scenes from Bradford transport us to West Yorkshire on June 4th, 1978 - capturing everyday life within bustling streets adorned with rows upon rows of terrace houses where families create memories and communities thrive. Terraced housing continues to shape our urban landscapes across Britain; it represents not only architectural beauty but also embodies stories of generations past and present.