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Sale of council house in Rowley Regis. Ron Jukes and wife Margaret were Sandwell
Sale of council house in Rowley Regis. Ron Jukes and wife Margaret were Sandwells first to buy their council home, for £ 7, 900. 5th December 1978
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Rowley Regis
West Midlands
England
BPM 78 13215
Media ID 21792401
© Mirrorpix
Council House Sale 1978 Purchase
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Relive the nostalgia of the past with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This special piece features a historic moment in Rowley Regis, Sandwell, as Ron Jukes and his wife Margaret became the first council house buyers, purchasing their new home for £7,900 on the 5th of December 1978. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the vibrant colors and details of this cherished memory to life, making it a beautiful addition to your home. Order yours today and create a personalized, timeless decoration.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the historic moment of the sale of a council house in Rowley Regis. The year is 1978, and standing proudly in front of their newly acquired home are Ron Jukes and his wife Margaret. This iconic image captures the significance of their purchase as they became Sandwell's first residents to buy their council property. The couple's beaming smiles reflect not only their personal achievement but also symbolize a turning point in housing history. With a price tag of just £7,900, this photograph serves as a reminder that affordable homeownership was once within reach for many hardworking families. As we delve into the past through this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, it becomes evident that this event marked an important milestone for both Ron and Margaret personally and for society at large. It represents an era when individuals were empowered to take control of their living situations by investing in properties previously owned solely by local authorities. This image encapsulates the spirit of progress and opportunity that defined the 1970s. It reminds us that behind every house lies stories of dreams fulfilled, aspirations realized, and futures shaped. Let us cherish these moments frozen in time as we celebrate those who paved the way towards greater independence through homeownership.
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