Lord Mayor open foundation cottages

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This picture is captures a scene from when Lord Mayor of London Sir William Treloar opened up the foundation cottages on the 2nd of October 1907. The house he is appearing out of is 142 Hampstead Way, the rents on the properties were from 32 and a half pence to 33 and a half a week. 

This day was long celebrated as Treloar Day and included Pageants and visits from Baby Elephants as seen elsewhere in the Museum. 

Photograph, HGSAT27
Lord Mayor open foundation cottages
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Henrietta Barnett cutting the first sod
Suburb Archives
The Hampstead Garden Suburb Archives Trust is a registered charity, known as Suburb Archives. It is responsible for ensuring that the archives of the suburb are properly cared for and are accessible to all.
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Series of photos, documents and objects from the Archive Trust that pre date the First World War, in the first seven years of the Suburb. 
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The first two houses, 140-142 Hampstead Way, were built on the Suburb, in 1907
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Baby Elephant visits on Treloar Day
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Treloar Day Pageant
This picture shows a pageant held in celebration of Treloar Day, marking the date when Lord Mayor of London Sir William Treloar opened the first cottages in the Suburb in 1907.