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Sale of council house in Rowley Regis. Ron Jukes and wife Margaret were Sandwell
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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
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Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Rowley Regis
West Midlands
England
BPM 78 13215
Media ID 21792401
© Mirrorpix
Council House Sale 1978 Purchase
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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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