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    Terracotta tiles on the roof of Saintoft Lodge, Newton-on-Rawcliffe, Ryedale, North Yorkshire. Grade II listed © Historic England Archive DP371715
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    IMAGE OF THE MONTH: The small bridge at Ambleside in Cumbria was built to link a house and gardens with orchards on the other side of the stream. Bridge House was built on top of the bridge in the 17th century as a summer-house. Photographer: Eric de Maré Image reference: AA98/05105 © Historic England Archive
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Images by Theme: 1950s/60s Buildings

A selection of images showing buildings from the 1950s and 60s. These reflect the eras' architectural styles and social thinking.

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