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Council House Collection

Background imageCouncil House Collection: The Penrhys Pub on the Penrhys Estate, Wales. Circa 1995

The Penrhys Pub on the Penrhys Estate, Wales. Circa 1995

Background imageCouncil House Collection: The Attard Family, 3rd February 1987. The family of 17, 7 adults and 10 children

The Attard Family, 3rd February 1987. The family of 17, 7 adults and 10 children, live together in a four bedroom council house on the Trowbridge Estate in Cardiff

Background imageCouncil House Collection: The £300, 000 community centre built at the Penrhys Estate which is to be officially

The £300, 000 community centre built at the Penrhys Estate which is to be officially
The £ 300, 000 community centre built at the Penrhys Estate which is to be officially opened by Mr George Thomas M.P. Secretary of State for Wales. 20th May 1970

Background imageCouncil House Collection: A view of part of the Penrhys housing estate with Tonypandy in the distance down

A view of part of the Penrhys housing estate with Tonypandy in the distance down the valley. 22nd March 1986

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Views of the Penrhys Estate, Wales. 10th August 1987

Views of the Penrhys Estate, Wales. 10th August 1987

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Women walking on the Penrhys Estate, Wales. 18th June 1996

Women walking on the Penrhys Estate, Wales. 18th June 1996

Background imageCouncil House Collection: The Ackroydon Estate skyscraper village adjoining Wimbledon Common

The Ackroydon Estate skyscraper village adjoining Wimbledon Common on the Putney side. 28th April 1955

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Pupils from Coventry Blue Coat Church of England School sign a peace treaty with pupils

Pupils from Coventry Blue Coat Church of England School sign a peace treaty with pupils from Dresden, Germany to promote international understanding. 9th October 1996

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Views from the top of the Penrhys Community Centre with the proposes site for private

Views from the top of the Penrhys Community Centre with the proposes site for private housing development. 2nd December 1971

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Council tenant liaison officer Denise Yeates outside refurbished houses on the Penrhys

Council tenant liaison officer Denise Yeates outside refurbished houses on the Penrhys Estate, Rhondda. 1st April 1989

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Fats on the Penrhys Estate, numbers 548 o 555 which will be demolished. 5th July 1990

Fats on the Penrhys Estate, numbers 548 o 555 which will be demolished. 5th July 1990

Background imageCouncil House Collection: United Reform minister Patricia Parrish looks at some of the graffiti on the walls at her

United Reform minister Patricia Parrish looks at some of the graffiti on the walls at her chapel on the Penrhys Estate. The chapel is a corner room in the community centre

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Apprentice houses on the Gurnos Estate, Merthyr

Apprentice houses on the Gurnos Estate, Merthyr. The houses cost £ 20, 000 a piece - twice the normal price for a new council dwelling. 25th June 1979

Background imageCouncil House Collection: 3 and 4 Sweethope Avenue, Ashingtons latest council houses. 8th May 1962

3 and 4 Sweethope Avenue, Ashingtons latest council houses. 8th May 1962

Background imageCouncil House Collection: A Council House at Primrose near Monkton, Northumberland. 15th March 1931

A Council House at Primrose near Monkton, Northumberland. 15th March 1931

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Teenage girl from Toxteth in Liverpool, Merseyside, delivering newspapers on a paper

Teenage girl from Toxteth in Liverpool, Merseyside, delivering newspapers on a paper round. December 1969 Z12115

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Queen Elizabeth IIs visit to Coventry for the consecration of the new cathedral

Queen Elizabeth IIs visit to Coventry for the consecration of the new cathedral. She is seen here signing the distinguished visitors book at the Council House, watched by the Lord Mayor

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Mrs. Kirby and her daughters, Carol, 5, and Sandra, 4, outside their council house today

Mrs. Kirby and her daughters, Carol, 5, and Sandra, 4, outside their council house today. June 1960 M4316

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Teenage girl from Toxteth in Liverpool delivering newspapers on a paper round

Teenage girl from Toxteth in Liverpool delivering newspapers on a paper round. December 1969 Z12115-001

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Aerial view of Birmingham City Centre showing Victoria Square and Chamberlain Square

Aerial view of Birmingham City Centre showing Victoria Square and Chamberlain Square


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