Plan of Slum Clearance Area 101 - George Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:4th of September 1956

Description:A compulsory purchase order from 1956 consisting of 7 streets (Princess Street, York Street, Clarence Street, Cumberland Street, Lockwood Street, Boundary Street, George Street.) and 221 properties.
According to the reports the houses were generally in poor condition.
Problems included ground moisture, paving and outside toilets being far from the back door.

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Plan of Slum Clearance Area 101 - George Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A compulsory purchase order from 1956 consisting of 7 streets (Princess Street, York Street, Clarence ...

George Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Map of Newcastle-under-Lyme with both clearance areas highlighted.

Cumberland Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

25, 27 and 29 Cumberland Street. Part of the George Street Clearance Area.

George Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Rear of 1 Lockwood Street and 38 to 52 George Street from 1 Cumberland Street. Part of the George ...

Lockwood Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

13 and 15 Lockwood Street. Part of the George Street Clearance Area.

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Creators: Mr J.W. Tonge - Creator

Image courtesy of: Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

Donor ref:NM.2010.31.50 (22/51599)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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