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Title: Plans and suggestions for dwellings adapted to the working classes, including the model houses for families erected by His Royal Highness the Prince Albert, K.G., in connexion with the exposition of the works of industry of all nations, 1851
Keywords: Dwellings -- Great Britain -- 19th century
Model houses -- Great Britain -- 19th century
Architectural models -- Great Britain -- 19th century
Working class -- Dwellings -- Great Britain -- 19th century
Issue Date: 1851
Citation: (1851). Plans and suggestions for dwellings adapted to the working classes, including the model houses for families erected by His Royal Highness the Prince Albert, K.G., in connexion with the exposition of the works of industry of all nations, 1851. Melitensia Miscellanea Collection (Melit-Misc. vol. 51.20). University of Malta Library, Melitensia Special Collections.
Abstract: [Excerpt] The Society seeks to promote the important objects for which it is constituted by the following means :- First. By arranging and executing Plans, as Models, for the Improvement of the Dwellings of the Working Classes, both in the Metropolis and in the manufacturing and agricultural districts : by establishing the Field Garden and Cottage Allotment System, and also Friendly or Benefit and Loan Societies, upon sound principles, and reporting the results, with a view to rendering them available as Models for more extended adoption. Secondly. By the formation of County, Parochial, and District Associations, acting upon uniform plans and rules. Thirdly. By correspondence with Clergymen, Magistrates, Landed Proprietors, and others disposed to render assistance in their respective localities, either individually, or as members of Local Associations.
Description: The document includes plans and blueprints.
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/123990
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