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Rowton House, Arlington Road, Camden Town
A rear view of the Rowton House on Arlington Road, Camden Town. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men. They were established by Lord Rowton (Montagu William Lowry Corry. Date: 1905
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In this evocative photograph, we gaze upon the rear view of Rowton House situated on Arlington Road in the heart of Camden Town, London. Erected in 1905, this imposing building is a testament to the social reforms of the late Victorian era, specifically those aimed at providing affordable lodgings for working men. Lord Rowton, or Montagu William Lowry Corry, was the visionary behind the Rowton Houses, of which six were built around London. These structures were purpose-built, low-cost hostels, offering a roof and a bed to the city's working class men who struggled to find affordable housing. The term "doss-house" was often used derogatorily to describe such establishments, but the Rowton Houses represented a significant improvement over the squalid and unsanitary conditions of the common lodging houses that dominated the urban landscape at the time. The Rowton Houses were designed with the welfare of their residents in mind. Each room was equipped with a bed, a washbasin, and a lockable door, providing a level of privacy and security that was rare in the overcrowded and impersonal conditions of the time. Additionally, communal areas were provided for cooking and socializing, fostering a sense of community among the residents. In this photograph, we see the Rowton House in its full glory, with its red-brick facade and tall, arched windows. The scene is one of quietude, with the sun casting long shadows over the building's rear courtyard. The Rowton Houses may have been a far cry from the luxurious dwellings of the wealthy, but they represented a vital step towards providing basic shelter and dignity for London's working men. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era and the social challenges that shaped the city's history.
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