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MURAL, VILLA ROAD, BRIXTON

MURAL, VILLA ROAD, BRIXTON

A mural painted by squatters across the end of a terraced house in Villa Road, Brixton. The houses on the north side of the road were occupied by squatters for 6 years from 1974, eventually achieving concessions from Lambeth Council. These included; saving the Victorian houses from demolition, granting of short leases, and permanent housing was offered to some of the occupants.
Details
Collection:Department of Town Planning
Image type:Photograph
Artist:
Ref:10596
Identifier:LBL/DTP/UD/6/2/5/976
Date:c.1975

#1951 - 1975  #BRIXTON  #Department of Town Planning  #HOUSING  #OPEN SPACES  #Photograph  #STREET FURNITURE