A fad which is just now receiving considerable support from a
certain class of people is the formation of what are called 'bungalow villages.'
The idea is said to owe its origin to a few ladies who, desirous of living in
the country, were prevented from doing so on account of the high rents, and
heavy railway fares. Accordingly, a scheme occurred to one of them to erect
wooden frame houses (or iron if preferred) in a retired spot, miles away from
an ordinary habitation, and it has since been carried out, two or three streets
of this description being now in existence about twenty-five miles from Charing
Cross. The ground, of course, is either obtained on lease or the freehold
bought, and the total expense is said to be considerably under £20 a year.
Clutha Leader
24
December 1886
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