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Housing poster, The Home I Want
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Housing poster, The Home I Want
Housing poster, The Home I Want, with a quotation from Richard Reiss: You cannot expect to get an A1 population out of C3 homes. Showing a soldier returning from war, wanting to live in a better environment. Date: 20th century
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Environment Healthy Homes Idealism Improvement Kitbag Pointing Population Progress Puttees Quotation Returning Rifle Standards Suburb Suburban Terrace Terraced Terraces Reiss
The Home I Want
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is a powerful and poignant housing poster from the 20th century, featuring a soldier in uniform, returning from war, with a determined look in his eyes as he points towards a suburban scene of terraced houses. The quotation accompanying the image, by urban planner and housing expert Richard Reiss, reads: "You cannot expect to get an A1 population out of C3 homes." This image encapsulates the idealism and aspirations of the post-war period, when returning soldiers and their families sought better living conditions and a healthy environment to rebuild their lives. The soldier's helmet, rifle, kitbag, and puttees are testament to his military service, while his gaze is fixed on the ideal of a suburban home, symbolizing progress, improvement, and the desire for a higher standard of living. The houses in the background are neatly arranged in a terrace, with whitewashed walls and green lawns, reflecting the urban planning ideals of the time. The image conveys a sense of hope and optimism, as well as the belief that housing and urban development could contribute to a better future for individuals and communities. Richard Reiss's quotation underscores the importance of providing adequate housing for a population to thrive, and the limitations of cramped, substandard housing. The image and text together offer a compelling reminder of the historical context of housing policies and the ongoing need for progress and improvement in housing standards.
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