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London Council Houses 1967 My rent here is £3, 7s, 5d

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The video leverages historical curiosity and the stark contrast between 1967 housing costs and modern rent prices to drive engagement.

Summary

A historical clip from 1967 features a woman describing the layout and weekly rent of her London council house. The video provides a historical perspective on housing costs in the UK.

Structure

1Introduction to 1967 London council housing rent
2Description of the home's interior layout
3Breakdown of total weekly costs including garage rent

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London Council Houses 1967 My rent here is £3, 7s, 5d a week. We've got a very nice large sitting room, a very nice big kitchen which is plenty of room and plenty of cupboards which is adequate for our use. We have three bedrooms, quite a nice size and a bathroom and a separate toilet. Well, we have three bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, dining room come lounge or lounge come dining room and kitchen. Together with the garage which is just up the road it's £5, 1s, 3d Of that 16s, 6d is the garage so what's that £4 4s and something- the rent of the house.

Transcript

My rent here is £3, 7s, 5d a week. We've got a very nice large sitting room, a very nice big kitchen which is plenty of room and plenty of cupboards which is adequate for our use. We have three bedrooms, quite a nice size and a bathroom and a separate toilet. Well, we have three bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, dining room come lounge or lounge come dining room and kitchen. Together with the garage which is just up the road it's £5, 1s, 3d. Of that 16s, 6d is the garage so what's that £4 4s and something- the rent of the house.

Original caption

£3 7s 5d a week in 1967 may sound unbelievable today, but it gives a fascinating glimpse into London’s housing history. The 1967 film Somewhere Decent to Live documented Londoners discussing their homes, rents and satisfaction with council housing during a major period of redevelopment. Imagine paying just a few pounds a week for a home in London. How much is your rent today? 🏠💷. #londonrent #fypppppppppppppp #british #TiktokUk #housing