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History
Formerly known as Arlington House, it was opened in 1905 and was the last in a chain of hostels built in London by the great Victorian philanthropist Lord Rowton. There were six hostels built in throughout London:
Lord Rowton wanted to provide clean and decent accommodation for working men, who in that era were often forced to stay in filthy and disease-ridden common lodging houses. George Orwell, stayed in Rowton Houses during his travels and he mentions Arlington in his well known book 'down and out in Paris and London'.
"The best (lodging houses) are the Rowton Houses, where the charge is a shilling, for which you get a cubicle to yourself, and the use of excellent bathrooms. You can also pay half a crown for a special, which is practically hotel accommodation. The Rowton Houses are splendid buildings, and the only objection to them is the strict discipline, with rules against cooking, card playing, etc." |
Latest NewsTales of Lebanon revealedMay 21, 2013 Former Arlington resident has his fascinating image archive of Lebanon featured in specialist e-magazine. New studio flats for rent May 16, 2013 We are now accepting bids, via Camden Council's lettings scheme, for our newly-built studio flats at Arlington. |
