Group    From 1901 

Southern Housing Group

Categories: Property, Social Welfare

Initially the Samuel Lewis Housing Trust, set up after the death of the founder in 1901. Their first housing development was in Liverpool Road, Islington.

From their website: "As one of southern England’s largest housing associations, we own and manage 25,000 homes for more than 66,000 residents. We employ more than 900 people and work with more than 70 local authorities."

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Southern Housing Group

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Ada House

Ada House This block was built in 1937 by the London County Council and was n...

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Chris Pullen

In memory of Chris Pullen, 1988 - 2000, His accidental death near here was on...

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Jim Veal

London Borough of Islington In memory of Jim Veal, 1931 - 2006, chairman of t...

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Edward Goulding

Edward Goulding

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1 memorial
Rosehaugh Stanhope self-build housing initiative for the unemployed

Rosehaugh Stanhope self-build housing initiative for the unemployed

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1 memorial
Worcester House - City

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The Retreat, Peak Hill, Sydenham

The Retreat, Peak Hill, Sydenham

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A. Fitt

A. Fitt

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G. King

G. King

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