Halls of Residence, Cottingham, Hull

Photograph taken 12 October 1999 © Historic England Archive/Mr Gareth Parry ref: 164752

Traditional city centre universities such as Hull expanded in the '60s and needed to provide more accommodation. These brick buildings were erected in a village on the edge of Hull and designed to allow light into all the rooms.

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Kingston Upon Hull Kingston upon Hull

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1960s (1960 - 1969)

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After the second World War London had a such a severe housing shortage that it was decided to encourage people to move out. New towns such as Harlow were planned and built. These terraced houses were built in 1952 - 53 and provided with car ports.

Halls of Residence, Cottingham, Hull

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