The Excalibur estate in south east London built by German and Italian prisoners of war using panels from decommissioned aircraft
Photo:Jeff Gilbert Picture shows Maisey Nune(4) and brother Allan(5) at their family home at The Excalibur Prefab Estate, Catford, London, the Second World War, 150,000 prefabricated houses (prefabs) were built across Britain. Created to host homeless families with young children, these “palaces for the people” as they were called at the time were synonymous not only to comfort and luxury but also to freedom. The Excalibur Estate in Catford south east London is still one of the largest estates of 187 prefabs on this estate were erected in 1946-47, by German and Italian prisoners of war. They were interim house, a solution to the housing stock shortage after the end of the 2nd World prefabs were expected to last between 10 and 15 years. They are still standing after 60 have been many attempts over the years by Lewisham Council to redevelop the the prefabs are under threat of being demolished. I have been back to the estate and been should around by Jim Blackender, to see how the residents are fighting on.
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Location: Excalibur Estate, Carford, South East London, England, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Jeff Gilbert / Alamy / Afripics
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