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1960s House complete laser cut wood kit

NB314
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1960s House complete laser cut wood kit

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ScaleN (1/148 - 1/160)
MaterialWood
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£ 22.95

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1960s House complete laser cut wood kit

NB314
1960s House complete laser cut wood kit

1960s House complete laser cut wood kit

 

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During the 1960s, British semi-detached houses reflected a period of post-war recovery and growing suburban prosperity. As Britain rebuilt from wartime damage and expanded its suburbs, demand for affordable family homes surged. Semi-detached houses became the ideal solution — cost-effective, spacious, and suited to modern lifestyles. Built mainly from brick or concrete with simple geometric designs, they often featured large windows, central heating, and private gardens. Unlike the ornate Victorian or interwar styles, 1960s semis embraced functionalism and minimal ornamentation, echoing modernist influences. Many were constructed as part of large housing estates on city outskirts, supported by improved road networks and rising car ownership. These homes symbolised optimism, mobility, and the shift toward suburban living, forming a lasting part of Britain’s mid-20th-century architectural identity.

  • Laser cut wood kits with finely rendered detailing
  • Each kit representing a typical 1960s style semi detached block of two houses, front elevation, rear elevation and complete building.
  • Can be joined up to create a longer block, terrace.
  • Front porch can be fitted as an optional extra