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" The origins, implementation and legacy of the Addison Housing Act 1919, with special reference to Lancashire "
Beattie, D. R.
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Latin Dissertation
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1095095
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TLets375661
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Beattie, D. R.
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The origins, implementation and legacy of the Addison Housing Act 1919, with special reference to Lancashire\ Beattie, D. R.
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University of Lancaster
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1986
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1986
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Ph.D.
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This thesis sets out to question many of the presently heldviews of the Addison Hoasing Act and to set" the Act in itstrue perspective. It is a~gued that the importance of theGreat War on state intervention in housing has been greatlyexaggerated. The need for such intervention had already beenacknowledged by all political parties by 1914 as were themain principles upon which the 1919 Act was based.As for why so few houses were built during the Addison Actthe great difficulties, previously overlooked, faced bylocal authorities in purchasing suitable building sites areshown. Also stressed are the delays that local authoritiesfound in dealing with the administrative structure set up bythe Ministry of Health to oversee the Act. Though implementedto safeguard the Treasury who were committed to foot anunknown bill it became one of the main reasons for thefailure of the Addison Act to produce 'homes for heroes'quickly enough to satisfy public demand. The administrativestructure is also blamed for the way in which council housingevolved as the instantly recognisable, sou~less estates ofthe interwar years copied on a grander scale after the SecondWorld. War.The clash of interests generated within the local government/central government partnership is also shown as a major factorin the delays that dogged building under the Act. The difficultiesmet by local authorities in finding adequate labour,building materials and finance, stressed by some historians,are re-assessed in the light of this clash.Local authorities are defended against criticism of the waythey adapted to the role of bUilder and landlord. They areshown as carrying out a difficult task with vigour,professionalism and a growing sense of civic responsibilityand commitment. This commitment is reflected in the littleknown role they played in the drafting of the followingChamberlain Housing Act.Finally the Addison Act is viewed as an example in the growthof a local government/central government partnership in socialwelfare provision that began in the mid 19th century.
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State policy on housing 1919
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University of Lancaster
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