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St Martin's Cottages grey plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This grey commemorative plaque records: St Martin's Cottages First Council houses built in Europe stood opposite this site from 1869 to 1977 Recorded plaque organisation: Vauxhall History & Heritage Group.
St Martin's Cottages were the first council houses constructed in Europe, built in 1869, marking a significant early development in public housing initiatives. They stood opposite this site until 1977, symbolizing the beginning of government-supported housing solutions to address urban poverty and overcrowding.

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