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This is a town planner's book which discusses the size of towns and the disposition of towns in relation to the countryside. The author Sir Frederic J. Osborn was one of the founders of Welwyn Garden City. Much of the discussion revolves around this town and also Letchworth, the first Garden City of Howard's creation. The text is illustrated by 35 black and white photographs of mostly domestic architecture, but also some of commercial and industrial buildings. 13 of the pictures are of Letchworth; 26 are of subjects in Welwyn Garden City.
The first page below has a view of Guessens Road, one of Parkway, and the third unknown.
The page below shows three roads in Welwyn Garden City not named.
The page below has two shots of Howardsgate, with one of Welwyn Stores in the middle.
The page below has picture of the Cherry Tree, the station, and the first elementary school.
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