1970s Preserved in Matfield

We went house hunting today - this is the workshop/utility room in a classic 50’s ex council house in Matfield.

I wish I taken more photos, but the vendor was there, so it may have been a bit insensitive.

The house was an untouched example of 1970’s living. There was a parlor, a larder and a small kitchen - all original fittings. Every ceiling was encased in foam tiles, and every wall a riot of faded colour, clashing with the mad carpets.

The best bit though, was the work room. Her late husband was obviously into motor sports - There were cars from the 70’s cutout from magazines covering the entire ceiling and a couple of walls. He must have died then, because nothing had been touched. The woman who lived there said she never goes in the work room.

We won’t be buying the house, it needs complete renovation. I think it should be preserved as a museum of how we used to live.

Written by exmonkey on June 23rd, 2006 with 4 comments.
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