Under the stewardship of his wife Ada, his vision became a reality in 1910 with the completion of the Liverpool Road estate in Islington.
Southern Housing Chief Executive, Paul Hackett, met with George Blunden, former Chair of the Samuel Lewis Housing Trust, at the Liverpool Road estate to reflect on a remarkable legacy of providing affordable homes.
The short film captures Paul and George as they walk through the area and discuss the history behind the estate. Their conversation also looks ahead, exploring how the founding vision continues to shape the future of housing today.
Note: Video first released in January 2023