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As had become standard, a small servant’s corridor was separated off within each flat and a separate servant’s lavatory (but no bathroom) was provided. Except at the ends of the building where it would have been considered too public and unseemly, the servants lavatory was outside, accessed from the
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Between 1904 and 1919, residents included military personnel, ranking from captain to colonel. However, in 1916 and 1917, Major
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In 1901, resident's occupations included: solicitors, an electrical engineer, artist, bankers/stockbrokers, writers/journalists, military (some worked in a medical capacity), a medical inspector of H M Prisons, ministers, a patent agent, a barrister, medical students, a solo violinist and conductor,
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When the flats were constructed they were rented out, however, the flats gradually moved from rental and were sold on the standard lease of 99 years. In the 1960s, many owners purchased the freehold for their flat and took 999 year leases – today, very few York
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When built the flats were modern, and had Queen Anne and Kate
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A below-ground corridor ran the full length of the building, which provided internal access to the three separate courtyards and also acted as a servant’s corridor (servants did not use the main entrance to the building). In addition, the building was equipped with service lifts which led directly
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Construction began in 1897 and was completed in 1901 – Pilkington did not see the completion of York
Mansions, as he had died in October 1898. The first work undertaken was the laying of the drains in May 1897. Construction was completed from west to east, and the building was constructed from
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also had a chrome postal handle, some of the York
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Mansions until after the First World War. Lighting was by gas, utilising the new incandescent mantles, which concealed the naked flames and produced a softer, pleasanter light.
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was provided and the original plans show the kitchen sink in the same room as the range and always in front of a window. At the time this was unconventional arrangement, and was later termed ‘American style’.
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a manufacturer of bitters, and an assistant schoolmaster. Others were living on their own means. 1901 notable residents included
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Clemence Housman. A caretaker, called Harry Bright, and his family also lived in the building.
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running along the front roof-line, but it was removed when it became unstable.
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