The styles and values of the Victorian era did not end when Queen Victoria died in 1901 but carried forward into the Edwardian era and up to Word War I.

A key feature of this period was the mansion block, which was precipitated by the invention of the electric lift or “ascending carriage” as it was known.

Major improvements to both plumbing and drainage also made a big difference as flats could have both central heating and a 24 supply of hot water and they could also be linked to the sewerage system.

However, in both the Victorian and Edwardian eras there were those who fought against the trends. Many people rejected the increasing industrialization and desired honesty in both craftsmanship and honesty.

Many of the design features that people still wanted (such as red brick, white woodwork and porches), were later adopted by commercial developers and used right up until the 1920s.