The Silver End Model Village for Crittall Manufacturing Co Ltd

The village of Silver End in Essex is a fairly well-known model village and as such is frequently used as an example, being referred to for specific characteristics of some of its architecture, i.e. the International Modern style. However, it does tend to be studied only superficially and is not, therefore, fully understood and appreciated. This paper sets Silver End in a number of broader contexts, starting with a summary of the development of the Crittall Manufacturing Co Ltd which built the village for its workforce. Its own development is dealt within the context of other housing development, contemporary architecture, the thinking on employee welfare, and the total concept and vision of the village, in order to present a fuller evaluation. This paper will also demonstrate the relevance of industrial archaeology to the study of 20th century industrial activity.

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