Marquis of Crewe

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The Marquis of Crewe was a prominent figure in the formation of the Suburb and was a active member of the Liberal Party in the late 19th and early 20th Century, being a part of the 1906-14 Liberal Party government which laid down the foundations for the modern welfare state. 
 

Photograph, HGSAT10
Marquis of Crewe
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Henrietta Barnett cutting the first sod
The Hampstead Garden Suburb Archives Trust is a registered charity, known as Suburb Archives. It is responsible for ensuring that the archives of the suburb are properly cared for and are accessible to all.
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Photos and information slides documenting the group of influential men Henrietta Barnett brought together to form the Trust and buy the land for the Suburb.
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Photo of Fredrick Litchfield who was one of the founding members of the original Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust, assembled by Henrietta Barnett to help by the land for what became the suburb. 

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