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Original Du Cane Court Brochure – Dust Chutes – Page 8

Page 8 depicts the Dust Chutes and reads as follows; DUST CHUTES No. 1. Illustration shows Hop- per closed and in position by sink. No. 2. Illustration shows garbage being deposited into Hopper. No. 3. Illustration shows con- tainer in basement being removed for disposal of contents. A special feature of every flat and maisonetteContinueContinue reading “Original Du Cane Court Brochure – Dust Chutes – Page 8”

Original Du Cane Court Brochure – Kitchenettes – Page 6

The original sales brochure text reads as follows; (and carries on from page 5) and arrange for any extra services they may require. Informa- tion can be obtained as to the moderate charges at which all extra services are provided, on request. There is, for instance, a window cleaning service and arrangements have been madeContinueContinue reading “Original Du Cane Court Brochure – Kitchenettes – Page 6”

Original Du Cane Court Brochure – Restaurant and Club – Page 4

Original text from the Du Cane Court Sales Brochure: The text continues from the previous page 3. having been tested for their qualities in respect of the saving of labour in housework. The kitchenettes and bathrooms are equipped with hygienic finish “easyclean” fittings, and sanitary arrangements are in accordance with the best modern standards. PelmetContinueContinue reading “Original Du Cane Court Brochure – Restaurant and Club – Page 4”

Du Cane Court Original Brochure – Entrance Hall – Page 3

Text reads: EVERY CONSIDERATION has been given to the planning of Du Cane Court in order to ensure that all flats have the utmost light and air. Every room, including kitchens and bathrooms, have windows opening directly to light and air. The first section of the building is erected in the form of the letterContinueContinue reading “Du Cane Court Original Brochure – Entrance Hall – Page 3”

Discover Timeless Luxury and Elegance at Du Cane Court: Your Dream Home Awaits!

Original marketing material for Du Cane Court, when it opened in the late 1930s The flats in Du Cane Court were rented individually over the years after its initial construction in 1935. In order to facilitate the initial rental of these apartments though Central London Property Trust Ltd created a rental brochure. The brochure showsContinueContinue reading “Discover Timeless Luxury and Elegance at Du Cane Court: Your Dream Home Awaits!”

The Rumours of Hitler wanting to use Du Cane Court as his HQ started earlier than you might think

The BBC article “Bevin’s Babes” is a personal account or memoir of a group of women who were born during World War II and grew up in post-war London written by Heather Noble. It forms part of an archived of World War Two Memories compiled by the BBC and written by the public. They referContinueContinue reading “The Rumours of Hitler wanting to use Du Cane Court as his HQ started earlier than you might think”

Historical news events from 1935 when Du Cane Court was Built

Thinking back to when Du Cane Court was being built in 1935 it’s hard to imagine what it was like to promote living in Balham at the time and what else was happening in the world. Historical news events from 1935 included significant developments in politics, science, technology, and entertainment. Some of the notable eventsContinueContinue reading “Historical news events from 1935 when Du Cane Court was Built”

🏢 Unlocking the Mystery: How to Spell “Du Cane Court” 🏢

Have you ever come across the iconic residential building in Balham, London, known as Du Cane Court? If you’ve found yourself wondering about the correct spelling of its name, you’re not alone! Let’s put an end to the mystery and clarify the proper way to spell this architectural gem. The correct spelling is indeed “DuContinueContinue reading “🏢 Unlocking the Mystery: How to Spell “Du Cane Court” 🏢”