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Port Sunlight

By T. Raffles Davison
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The work describes the conception, planning, and built result of an industrial model village created to provide well-designed housing and communal facilities for employees. It explains the founding ideal and practical foundations, documents architectural characteristics and the overall plan, and illustrates cottage types, public buildings, tree planting, and landscape features. Photographs, plates, and plans accompany discussions of materials, ornament, and arrangement, showing how aesthetic considerations were integrated with health, recreation, and social services to shape a cohesive, philanthropic urban experiment.

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T. Raffles Davison

T. Raffles Davison was a British author known for his work in the early 20th century. He is particularly recognized for his book "Port Sunlight," which explores the unique village built for workers of the Lever Brothers soap factory. Davison's writing often reflects the social and industrial changes of his time, providing insights into the lives of the working class and the impact of industrialization on community life. His contributions to literature offer a glimpse into the historical context of early modern Britain.

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