International studio (15.1901/1902(1902))

A Study in Housing Reform

BOURNVILLE : A CORNER IN THE GIRLS’ RECREATION GROUNDS.

the special charm that is always con-
nected with old English village scenery.

It is the desire of the founder and
trustees to cultivate an enlightened
public spirit on the part of all connected
with the scheme, and to promote co-
operation and corporate enterprise. A
tenants’ committee, elected periodi-
cally by ballot, has already accom-
plished much useful work. It organises
an annual flower show, and has under its
management the bath-houses, and a play-
ground reserved for the little children
on the estate, where such can play in
perfect security.

The secretary of the trust is Mr. J. H.
Barlow, who brings to his work a wide
and varied experience combined with a
facility for organisation and a well-
directed enthusiasm for the aims of the
trust, for the carrying out of which he
will be chiefly responsible.

The Bournville Works, and the insti-
tutions connected with them, are kept
entirely distinct from the Village Trust,
which we have been considering.
It will, however, be readily understood
that a not inconsiderable portion of the
interest which Bournville affords is due
to the various outdoor arrangements