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Home ownership was rare in the early 20th century, when 90% of householders were tenants. Housing became a hot topic during the first world war when it was reported that the army had to reject many potential recruits due to poor health caused by insanitary living conditions. Then when the war was over soldiers who had risked their lives for their country would be returning to the same overcrowded and unhealthy accommodation. This would not be “the homes fit for heroes” promised by the government.
Living conditions in 1918 Like most towns, High Wycombe had families living in unacceptable conditions. The worst dwellings were in the area to the west of the town centre known as Newlands. This was eventually demolished as part of the government’s slum clearance programme, but not until the 1930s. It.is now the location of the Eden Shopping Mall.
This is what High Wycombe looked like in the 1950s This week we have delved into our archives for High Wycombe scenes from the 1950s. This first picture looks at both sides of Queen Victoria Road, with the old library and the Town Hall on the western side. The Town Hall still stands but the library has been converted into offices after it stood empty for years and fell into disrepair. The library has moved to Eden Place, near the Eden Shopping Centre.
THEN: This second photo looks north from Paul’s Row at the junction with White Hart Street and High Street, with a view along Church Street.
RENEWED calls to see a historic river brought back to the surface in Wycombe town centre have prompted top politicians to say they too share that ambition, but that funding is key.
Buckinghamshire Council leader Cllr Martin Tett and cabinet member for town centre regeneration Cllr Steve Bowles backed reopening the River Wye during a recent debate – but added there are first cost and logistical factors to be considered. The issue was prompted by Cllr Ron Gaffney during a council meeting, who asked if the budget included funding to reopen the important chalk stream. Bringing the river back to the surface after it was buried under concrete in the town centre years ago has been a huge topic of discussion for years.
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