Stanhope Gardens, South Kensington 1960
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This photograph shows newly built flats under construction on Stanhope Gardens in South Kensington, London, in 1960.
The four-storey brick building appears structurally complete but unfinished, with unglazed or open window frames, bare concrete at ground level, and temporary railings enclosing the frontage. Several balconies run across the first-floor level, with signage for F. G. Minter Ltd fixed to the railings, identifying the construction firm responsible for the development.
Small signs reading “To Let” and “To Be Sold” are visible at ground level, indicating that the flats were already being marketed while work was still ongoing. A small number of people stand outside the building, possibly inspecting the site, while debris and building materials remain scattered along the pavement.
The image captures a moment of post-war residential development in South Kensington, reflecting the steady rebuilding and expansion of London’s housing stock during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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