Octavia Hill Flashcards

1
Q

What did she do with the first 3 slum houses that she bought?

A

Cleaned them up to show how to provide healthy homes for working people and to stop overcrowding

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2
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When did Hill buy 3 slum houses?

A

1865

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3
Q

What laws did Hill campaign for?

A

Ones that would force local councils to improve housing

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4
Q

What did her influence persuade government to do?

A

Pass the 1875 Artisan’s Dwelling Act, giving councils the power to knock down slums on health grounds

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