Yorke, Trevor
Homes Fit For Heroes: The Aftermath of the First World War 1918-1939
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846743498
- author:
- Yorke, Trevor
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Countryside Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 centimetres (0.22 kg)
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Poverty,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Aftermath of the First World War 1918-1939 The end of World War I brought a sense of relief, but also a daunting task: rebuilding a nation. In the aftermath of the armistice, Prime Minister David Lloyd George recognized the need to create a "fit country for heroes to live in." This meant providing jobs and modern homes for returning soldiers and their families. The pre-war slums and tenements were no longer suitable for a healthy workforce, and the government had to act to avoid social unrest. The rebuilding of Britain during the 1920s and 1930s was a period of significant social change. Local authorities played a key role in pioneering new housing schemes, which were often more ambitious than those built by private developers. While these initiatives were not always successful, they laid the foundation for a new approach to housing policy. The focus on social provision, particularly in housing, remained a central aspect of British politics for decades to come. This book explores the development of housing policy in Britain from 1918 to 1939, a period marked by significant social and economic change.
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