It’s clear that in 1935 what was important was how long it would take and how much it cost to get into central London from Balham which was basically the countryside then. Balham Underground had only opened in 1926 around 10 years earlier. Du Cane Court Original Brochure text autogenerated so may contain some minorContinueContinue reading “Du Cane Court Original Brochure – Useful Information – Page 15”
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Du Cane Court Original Brochure – Map – Page 14
The original text has been auto generated so may contain some minor errors; A MOST CONVENIENT SITUATION BELIEVE IT OR NOT THERE ARE495 SOUTHERN RLY. TRAINS DAILY BETWEEN BALHAM AND VICTORIA JUST THINK OF THAT! There’s a railway service for you! One that will meet all your needs in these modern days, with the necessityContinueContinue reading “Du Cane Court Original Brochure – Map – Page 14”
Du Cane Court Original Brochure – Rental Prices – Page 13
Original apartment rental prices at Du Cane Court Rental prices in Du Cane Court To see the room types check out the floor plans here They may seem cheap but remember in 1937 that £60 per annum rental for a tiny studio apartment would be around £3,363.37 in todays money. Oh wait yeah okay that’sContinueContinue reading “Du Cane Court Original Brochure – Rental Prices – Page 13”
Du Cane Court Original Brochure Floor plans – Pages 9, 10, 11 & 12
PLANS OF FLATS AND MAISONETTES AT DU CANE COURT PLAN OF ONE-ROOMED FLAT TYPE “A” PLAN OF ONE-ROOMED SHARED BATHROOM FLAT. In all Flats, cupboard accommodation is excellent. In those bedrooms with two cupboards, one cupboard is fitted with shelves and one with one shelf and chromium plated rod under.
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”
Du Cane Court Original Brochure – Bathrooms – Page 7
The text on page 7 follows on from Page 6 and reads; illustration portrays a kitchenette of the type provided in all the large flats. Note.-In the Second Section of Du Cane Court gas is not available. Kitchenettes, etc., are all electric. BATHROOMS. A pedestal hand-basin is provided, with running hot and cold water, andContinueContinue reading “Du Cane Court Original Brochure – Bathrooms – Page 7”
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”
Du Cane Court Original Brochure – Services – Page 5
The text from the original sales brochure of Du Cane Court: ELECTRICITY. Electricity is provided for lighting, heating and cooking at the low rate of d. per unit, subject to a small quarterly fixed charge according to the size of the flat. GAS. Gas is laid on in the First Section and is charged forContinueContinue reading “Du Cane Court Original Brochure – Services – Page 5”
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”